Yamada Chaya First Harvest Hojicha – Dark Roast - 40g Tin

$35

$35.00 NZD

Yamada Chaya First Harvest Hojicha – Dark Roast - 40g Tin

$35.00 NZD

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Your new favourite dark roast.

First harvest hojicha tea powder from Shiga, Japan a region known for producing some of Japan's finest hojicha tea. Made from carefully selected first harvest leaves, then roasted to bring out its character. This dark roast hōjicha is a smooth, rich, smoky departure from matcha. Low in caffeine and easy to love from the first sip.

High-temperature hot-air roasted for intensity, then finely ground into an ultra-smooth powder that whisks effortlessly into water or milk with no grittiness.

The result is an exceptionally smooth, comforting cup with charcoal roasted, nutty and cocoa notes, finishing in a soft caramel sweetness, with none of the sharp bitterness some dark roasts carry.

Origin: Shiga, Japan
Cultivar: Yabukita
Harvest: Ichibancha (first harvest)
Roast: Dark, high-temperature hot-air roasted
Best for: Lattes, baking, or on its own as a hot tea

Ingredients: 100% Japanese roasted green tea powder

Our matcha and hojicha powders are freshly ground to order by our tea farm partners in Japan.

After grinding, our matcha is sealed in nitrogen-flushed bags to safeguard its aroma, color, and depth of flavor.

At Yamada Chaya it is maintained in cold storage and brought gradually to room temperature before dispatch so it reaches you in peak condition.

New Zealand: North Island $8. North Island Rural $12. South Island $15. South Island Rural $20. Orders over $100 NZD ship free. Free local delivery for postcodes 4310 and 4312.

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For 薄茶 usucha (thin tea) sift 2g of matcha into a chawan (tea bowl.)

Add 60ml of water at around 80°C.

Whisk in a zigzag motion until fully combined and for the desired amount of foam.

For koicha (thick tea) sift 4g of koicha grade matcha into a chawan.

Add 30ml of water at around 80°C.

Use the chasen to gently knead the matcha into the water, forming a matcha tea paste.

For a latte sift 3 or 4g of matcha or hojicha into a tea bowl.

Add 60ml of water at around 80°C.

Whisk in a zigzag motion until fully combined and for the desired amount of foam

Pour the matcha over 80-120ml of hot or cold milk and add 10ml of sweetener if desired.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place, such as a refrigerator. Avoid exposure to moisture or sunlight.

For best quality, consume within 1 month of opening.

Use by date- see bottom of tin.

Why drink matcha?

Whole-leaf benefit: powdered to preserve every nutrient, not just an infusion
Shade-grown for enhanced umami, chlorophyll, L-theanine, and antioxidants
High in catechins (like EGCG), rutin, vitamin C- key for cell protection and vitality
Delivers focused calm: L-theanine + caffeine offer alert relaxation without the crash
Natural detox support via chlorophyll: helps promote liver and immune function
Moderate caffeine: less than coffee, more than brewed tea