Superior Miyazaki Hojicha

Superior Miyazaki Hojicha – Pan-Fired First-Flush Roasted Tea from Gokase

Superior Miyazaki Hojicha is a fine Japanese roasted tea from Gokase Town in Miyazaki Prefecture. It is made from selected ichibancha (first-flush) stems and leaves, lightly roasted using the traditional pan-fired method to produce a hojicha of exceptionally fine quality, with an outstanding aroma and a very smooth, sweet-toasted flavor. For cafes, Japanese restaurants, tea shops and retailers, it is a premium hojicha suited to both straight service and hojicha lattes.

Its aromatics come from combining pan-firing with roasting, which creates a fragrance quite different from hojicha made from steamed leaves. The resulting cup is more refreshing, more lively and slightly flowery, without excessive smokiness or a heavy roast. The aroma is sweet, toasty and lightly floral. The flavor offers smooth, sweet roasted notes with a touch of green, and the character is refreshing and lively, never overly smoky, leading to a silky, sweet-toasted, nectar-like finish. It is a purist's tea, exceptionally smooth, with a bouquet of sweetly roasted flavors and a hint of green. Roasting naturally lowers its caffeine, making it a good choice for afternoons, evenings and after meals. It can be served plain after dinner, prepared as a hojicha latte with steamed milk and honey, or served iced in summer. It pairs with Japanese sweets, grilled dishes and chocolate desserts, offering flexible food-pairing options.

Product Profile

• Type: Japanese roasted green tea (hojicha)
• Origin: Gokase Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
• Leaf: Ichibancha (first-flush) stems and leaves
• Processing: Traditionally pan-fired and lightly roasted
• Aroma: Sweet, toasty and lightly floral
• Flavor: Smooth, sweet roasted notes with a touch of green
• Finish: Silky, sweet-toasted
• Caffeine: Naturally lower in caffeine

Key Selling Points

• From Gokase Town, Miyazaki
• Made from first-flush leaves and stems
• Pan-fired aroma distinct from steamed-leaf hojicha
• Naturally lower in caffeine for all-day menus
• Excellent for hojicha lattes and iced drinks

Smooth and refined, Superior Miyazaki Hojicha is a premium roasted tea for cafes and Japanese tea ranges.