Prefecture: Kyoto 
Producer: Azuma Chaen
Ingredients: Green tea (from Uji, Kyoto) (Less caffeine)
Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free
Size: 50g loose leaf

Instead of just steaming green tea leaves, houjicha is made by first steaming then roasting the leaves in a porcelain pot over charcoal at 200°C, resulting in a tea with a nutty, caramel-like flavor.The leaves have a distinct earthy color and the tea is less bitter than other green teas. It has minimal caffeine making it a great choice even for children or before bed. 

The process of making houjicha originated in Kyoto a century ago. Azuma Chaen cultivates high-grade Uji sencha on their farm without the use of pesticides, to create this soothing, roasted houjicha.

How to prepare: To brew 2 cups of houjicha, place 3 tbsp of tea leaves in a teapot with a strainer and add 200ml of boiling water. Brew for 30 secs and serve.