Blended Stem Hojicha — Nagasaki <Floral & Lingering Finish>

A toasty aroma gives way to an unexpectedly floral finish—a cup that reveals a new expression of Hojicha.

This rare stem Hojicha is made exclusively from the stems of Tencha, gently roasted to a light finish. Because Tencha is produced without rolling the leaves, its stems have a particularly clean character, allowing their natural sweetness and clear, delicate aroma to emerge.

As hot water meets the tea, a warm, toasty fragrance reminiscent of roasted sesame gently rises from the cup. On the palate, a soft sweetness unfolds within a mild bitterness and astringency. After the final sip, an elegant floral fragrance lingers quietly on the palate.

Its clear, pale golden liquor is particularly beautiful in glass teaware, revealing the delicate layers of aroma unique to Tencha beyond the familiar roasted character of Hojicha.

We invite you to savor this distinctive expression of Tencha, where gentle roastiness meets a delicate, lingering finish.

Aroma
Cacao / Cigar / White Flowers

Tasting Notes
Licorice / Nutmeg / Caraway

Liquor Color
Terugaki (Pale Persimmon)

Origin
Higashisonogi, Nagasaki Prefecture

Contents
50 g (Approx. 10 servings)

Recommended Brewing Method

For one serving, use approximately 5 g of tea leaves with 90 mL of water.
For each additional serving, add 2 g of tea leaves and 90 mL of water.

First Infusion — 90°C (194°F), 1 minute
A toasty aroma reminiscent of roasted sesame rises from the cup, followed by a gentle sweetness.

Second Infusion — 90°C (194°F), 30 seconds
Mild bitterness and astringency harmonize with the tea’s sweetness, leaving an elegant floral finish after each sip.

Third Infusion — 90°C (194°F), 30 seconds
A light mouthfeel with delicate sweetness, followed by a clear aroma and a gentle, lingering finish.