Hojicha

The Art of Letting Go. One Cup at a Time.

In 1920, in the ancient capital of Kyoto, a tea merchant made a discovery that would change the way the world winds down. Faced with leftover green tea leaves and stems, he roasted them over charcoal at high heat. What emerged was something entirely new—warm, toasty, naturally sweet, and almost completely free of caffeine. Hojicha was born.

Our Hojicha is crafted from carefully selected leaves and stems, roasted to develop deep, comforting notes of toasted cereal, rich caramel, and a perfectly balanced earthy umami. It brews into a beautiful amber cup—smooth, warming, and deeply satisfying. It needs nothing added to be perfect.

The charcoal roasting process that gives Hojicha its distinctive flavour also transforms its chemistry. The high heat significantly reduces the caffeine content compared to regular green tea, while the roasting of the tea’s natural tannins makes it exceptionally gentle on the digestive system. This is the tea you reach for when the day is done—when you want the warmth and ritual of a hot drink without the stimulation that disrupts sleep. It is grounding, calming, and deeply restorative.

Tasting Notes: Toasted Cereal · Rich Caramel · Earthy Umami
Caffeine: Very Low — Sleep-Friendly | Type: Roasted Green Tea
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Best For: Evening wind-down, after-dinner latte, mindful decompression