Kyoto Houjicha Tea | 100g 陶器 TŌKI the Misumata Shrub

the Misumata Shrub

accompanied by four delicate tea cups

Crafted with precision

allowing you to enjoy your favorite teas with the utmost care and attention to detail

whereas most Japanese teas are steamed

Kyoto Houjicha Tea | 100g 陶器 TŌKI the Misumata ShrubHoujicha is a Japanese green tea handpicked from the Uji district in Kyoto, Japan. Houjicha is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed. The tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish brown. The roasting process also lowers the amount of caffeine in the tea. The roasting flavors are extracted and result in a