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Japanese Hojicha Toasted Matcha

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$4.5 $9 In stock

Category: Loose Leaf Tea

Rich, malty, and chocolatey, this toasted green tea makes a fantastic tea latte.

It is crafted from finely ground green tea - like a normal matcha - but what makes this powdered green tea so special is that the leaf and stem has first been toasted to become a hojicha. You could also call this tea ground hojicha or hojicha powder.

The colour is nutty brown rather than green - and the resulting tea is much lower in caffeine.

Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews)

Ruby M. ★★★★★

Used to only drink regular matcha but this toasted version is a whole different vibe—the malty, chocolatey notes make it feel like a cozy dessert in a mug. Whisked it with hot milk for a latte and it was smooth, rich, and not bitter at all.

Ryan ★★★★★

The fine grind dissolves so smoothly that I don’t even need a whisk for my morning cup. That toasty, chocolatey note makes it taste more like a dessert than a tea, and it’s been my go-to for a cozy afternoon latte ever since.

Leo ★★★★★

First tried it as a latte and the malty, chocolatey note is seriously cozy—almost like a dessert in a mug. It’s also gentle enough that I can sip it plain without any bitterness, which is rare for a powdered green tea.