Hojicha 101: Japan’s Roasted Green Tea – Benefits, Brewing & Unique Flavor
In Kyoto’s tea houses, the nutty aroma of hojicha (焙じ茶) signals relaxation. Unlike vibrant matcha or grassy sencha, this roasted green tea offers a toasty, caffeine-light alternative—perfect for evenings or sensitive stomachs. Invented in 1920s Japan as a way to utilize leftover