Organic Loose Leaf Hojicha from Oku-Yame, Fukuoka
From the naturally rich highlands of Oku-Yame in Fukuoka Prefecture, this hojicha is warm, toasty and gently soothing — roasted to bring out its nutty depth and comforting aroma, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilisers for over 40 years. The gentle roasting mellows the tea's character, drawing out a smooth sweetness while easing away any bitterness, creating a cup that feels calming from the very first sip. Naturally low in caffeine, it's a comforting companion for any time of day.
Weeds are cleared by hand. The tea plants grow freely, nurtured by clean mountain air and the quiet dedication of the farmers who tend them — sharing their fields with ladybugs, earthworms and butterflies. It's this harmony between farmer, plant and nature that gives the tea its character: grown with patience, and cherished cup after cup.
How to Brew Hojicha
Hot Tea (2 cups)
- 4g tea
- 240ml water, boiled then cooled to 95–100 degrees
- Steep for 30 seconds
For later brews only a short steeping time is required — increase the water temperature slightly with each brew. It can be brewed two or three times.
Cold Brew
- 10g tea
- 1,000ml chilled, filtered water
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours
Details
- Product of Japan (Yame, Fukuoka)
- Ingredients: 100% Organic Green Tea
- Cultivars: Yabukita, Kanaya-Midori
- Net Weight: 50g, loose leaf
- Certified Organic JAS
Looking for the powdered version? Try our Organic Japanese Hojicha Powder from Kyoto, made for whisking and lattes.
Only around 5% of the tea grown in Japan is certified organic. We sell nothing else. Brew this hojicha in a kyusu teapot and serve it in a yunomi cup, or browse the full organic Japanese tea range. Free shipping across Australia on orders over $80 — we ship worldwide.