{"title":"Top 10 Best Selling Hojicha","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore our top 10 best selling \u003cb\u003eHojicha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and see which hojicha are popular among our customers around the world based on sales in the past 12 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLast update: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yokota-tea-garden-01-kuki-stems-hojicha-summer-harvest-from-sayama-saitama","title":"#0738.S2 Yokota Tea Garden #01: Kuki (Stems) Hojicha, Summer Harvest from Sayama, Saitama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps you are familiar with a hojicha but exactly is a kuki hojicha? A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or stem tea, is made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha. So, this tea from Yokota Tea Garden is a roasted stem tea, and specifically with stems\/stalks coming from their summer harvest in Sayama, Saitama prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003eLightly smoky and earthy in flavor, and low in caffeine due to the summer harvest and roasting process. Many of our customers have also commented on the gentle sweetness and nuttiness of this kuki hojicha so if you prefer your hojichas to have a subtle sweetness, this one may be for you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kuki (Stems) Houjicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 茎ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yokota Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-5 Sawa, Sayama, Saitama 350-1303 JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our steeping page here:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003e yumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Yokota Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078068677,"sku":"ykt-THK500-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":44257944581,"sku":"ykt-THK500-100","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39649514848361,"sku":"ykt-THK500-1kg","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Yokota_Tea_Garden_01_Kuki_Stems_Hojicha_Summer_Harvest_from_Sayama_Saitama_loose_tea.jpg?v=1762397595"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-sugabou-gyokuro-karigane-hojicha","title":"#0152.K6 Yamane-en: Sugabow, Gyokuro Karigane Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eStems of high grade tea is called \u003cem\u003ekarigane\u003c\/em\u003e 雁音. By roasting these stems in an iron pot, it becomes Karigane Houjicha. This particular product uses gyokuro tea stems from Uji, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is this karigane houjicha different from regular houjicha? The answer is in the strength of fire. Usually, houjicha is roasted over an extremely low heat. In this way, the tea will not be burnt but roasted to the core of the teas. However, the flavor of the tea is lost through this process, leaving behind only the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis karigane houjicha is roasted in an iron pot over strong heat. Only the surface of the stems are roasted, retaining the flavor of the tea itself, because the inner part of the stem is not roasted. Both the strong aroma and taste of tea can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water color is a bit cloudy compared to regular houjicha with clear water color, but this cloudy water color is the flavor of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the iron pot roasting is very rare and so only those tea shops that are particular about houjicha come visit the factory. Yamane-en's Shiobara-san wanted to experience this iron pot roasting so visited this factory in Uji, Kyoto to learn the technique!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT IS 'SUGABOW'?? That was a question we had for Shiobara-san. It's a little pun...one of the most famous type of kukicha in Japan is Kagabou from Ishikawa Prefecture. Since, Yamane-en is based in Sugamo, Tokyo, Kagabou becomes 'Sugabow'... v(^_^;)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sugabow, Gyokuro Karigane Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop, a small tea shop in Tokyo operated by the Shiobara family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi package, packed on demand)","offer_id":32350834065513,"sku":"yme-005-010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (original package)","offer_id":4078108613,"sku":"yme-005-100","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240229-151644_0000.png?v=1709187529"},{"product_id":"obubu-14-houjicha-amber-roast","title":"#0014.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Amber Roast 琥珀のほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" alt=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000601.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000603.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000604.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeped leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000605.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoujicha Amber as the name says is exquisite in color, aromatic in fragrance and powerful in flavor. Its color is that of the stone, amber, that is often used for both jewelry and to perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce Houjcha Amber, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e uses tea leaves of\u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e and roast them to create a luxury type of \u003ca title=\"list of houjicha\" href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/green-tea\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e is characterised for its strong bitter taste because it uses tea leaves that are small and fine. Its rich and robust flavor makes it an ideal choice for after heavy or oily meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078140101,"sku":"obt-hoamb-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":4078140165,"sku":"obt-hoamb-080","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":16320940357,"sku":"obt-hoamb-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-14-hojicha-amber-roast-804788.jpg?v=1709795896"},{"product_id":"obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0011.K6 Obubu KY011: Hojicha (Basic Roast), Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eRoasted green tea, or Houjicha (or hojicha ほうじ茶 \/ 焙じ茶),\u003c\/a\u003e has a smooth, slightly smoky flavor that is simultaneously light and sweet, hojicha has none of the bitterness of traditional green teas. And like decaf coffee, the roasting process removes much of the caffeine from the leaves making it the perfect after dinner \/ before bed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Obubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSHIPPING TIPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the shipping tiers for DHL, purchase 1kg + 500g for the first weight tier, or 4 x 1kg for the second weight tier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40850007359593,"sku":"obt-hochu-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":21571273850985,"sku":"obt-hochu-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101522373,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":21571271852137,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kgx5","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea-977525.jpg?v=1692063943"},{"product_id":"obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast","title":"#0012.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha (Dark Roast)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted green tea, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e (or hojicha ほうじ茶 \/ 焙じ茶), has a smooth, slightly smoky flavor that is simultaneously light and sweet, hojicha has none of the bitterness of traditional green teas. And like decaf coffee, the roasting process removes much of the caffeine from the leaves making it the perfect after dinner \/ before bed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Package design may change from time to time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended steeping parameters: 5g \/ 60 sec \/ 200 ml \/ 90C or 194F degrees \/ soft water. Resteep 4 times for 800 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e airtight in cool, dry area \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40697085198441,"sku":"obt-hofuka-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":21571252224105,"sku":"obt-hofuka-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":39877827788905,"sku":"obt-hofuka-500","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101752325,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg (4 x 1kg) \/ 8.8 lbs","offer_id":42115646652521,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast-290575.jpg?v=1765505835"},{"product_id":"kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-whisky-oak-barrel-wood-smoked-hojicha","title":"#0379.S5 Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden: Whisky Oak Barrel Wood Smoked Hojicha 燻製焙茶 洋酒樽","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroki Matsumoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the young farmer at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is always challenging himself to create unique and extraordinary teas. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehojicha\u003c\/a\u003e is indeed a distinct and fascinating hojicha,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e roasted from whisky oak barrel wood. While the smokiness may be quite surprising and expressive in comparison to typical hojichas, this tea is not overpowering. A perfect hojicha to enjoy in the winter time. What is more, it can also be enjoyed cold-brewed in the hot summer days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you are one who likes to explore out of the box, this hojicha may be for you! Matsumoto-san's innovative teas have received prizes in the Japan Tea Festival in the year 2018 (Concours de Thé Japonais - C’est bon le Japon 2018) and he is also the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eilver Medal Winner of the 2014 International Tea Tasting Competition. \u003c\/span\u003eMatsumoto-san has been very creative with his black teas, too, so make sure to check out all of his innovative offerings (e.g., \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden\/products\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-yuzu-wood-smoked-black-teaproducts\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-sakura-wood-smoked-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYuzu Wood Smoked Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden\/products\/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-sakura-wood-smoked-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSakura Wood Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, just to name a few\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease note  that all aspects of the production at Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden adhere to the environmental conservation cultivation method world renown as GIAHS (i.e., \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Globally_Important_Agricultural_Heritage_Systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGlobally Important Agricultural Heritage System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smoked Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 燻製焙茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family business, tea farm \u0026amp; factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1806-21 Kiriyama, Shimada-shi, Shizuoka-ken 428-0035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EoGqfHFBsMg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":28325315543145,"sku":"kn4-h02-010","price":540.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 \/ Original bag","offer_id":28325315575913,"sku":"kn4-h02-050","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag(s)","offer_id":28325315608681,"sku":"kn4-h02-1kg","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_2814_716988ec-6466-4069-9183-b388bcdc7ed6.jpg?v=1741328269"},{"product_id":"sueyoshi-tea-atelier-003-green-hojicha","title":"#0643.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier: 2026 Green Hojicha Kaguwashi 末吉銘茶 青焙じ茶 馨し","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2 Stars)⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted delicately by tea farmer Mataki Tatefumi until just before the leaves begin to turn brown, this Green Hojicha or Aohojicha 青ほうじ茶 can be considered a very light roast or a very strong green roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki Tatefumi practices the Chagusaba agricultural method for growing tea leaves in which grass (primarily suzuki) grown around the fields are cut, dried, and laid between the tea hedges to prevent weed growth and to fertilize the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(2 Stars)⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (1 Star)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2022 \u003c\/a\u003e(1 Star)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 \u003c\/a\u003e(1 Star)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results2020?_token=uqOl7IkvMMTw1HWQq16HdgRkd6vnzlbRMQ7fc2N5\u0026amp;sort_options_limit=50\u0026amp;sort_options_sort_direction=desc\u0026amp;sort_options_sort_by=rating\u0026amp;Keyword=Atelier+Sueyoshi+Seicha\u0026amp;mg_rating_id=\u0026amp;mg_category_id=\u0026amp;country_id=\u0026amp;county_id=\u0026amp;filter=Search\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 Stars)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2020 (Silver \u003cspan\u003eMedal\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2019 (Silver \u003cspan\u003eMedal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeas of the World Contest AVPA 2019 (Gold Medal)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet and simultaneously toasty aroma is unique. Not green tea, but not quite the aroma of hojicha either. The flavor is also a combination of the toastiness of hojicha, with sweet vegetal-ness and a slightly astringent aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very lightly roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki Takefumi, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. Mataki-san takes pride in selecting the highest quality tea leaves (harvested once a year), leaves that have been grown with time and deep care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is also proactive in preserving the biodiveristy of the region thru the practice of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sueyoshi-tea-atelier#chagusaba\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e from Shizuoka Prefecture, recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013 by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sueyoshi Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43081554034793,"sku":"sue003-010-y26","price":440.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43081554067561,"sku":"sue003-100-y26","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Sueyoshi bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42312916238441,"sku":"sue003-100x10-y26","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0643.K2_Sueyoshi_Tea_Atelier_Green_Hojicha_Kaguwashi.png?v=1765872818"},{"product_id":"hinokuni-kumamoto-dark-roast-hojicha-kuro","title":"#0318.K5 Hinokuni Kumamoto: Dark Roast Hojicha - Kuro","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumamoto tea farmer Fujisako Satoru roasted this single cultivar (zairai yamacha) fukamushicha (deep steamed) tea leaves at 200C degrees for about two hours to create a deep, smoky flavor profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll teas grown by the Fujisako family of Hinokuni Kumamoto are grown organically certified under the JAS system by \u003ca title=\"Organic Certification Organization\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oco45.net\/eu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOrganic Certification Organization Co., Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e If repackaged by Yunomi for sampling purposes, it is not considered certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zairai Yamacha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sagara Village, Kuma District, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hinokuni Kumamoto","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag (repacked on demand, not certified organic)","offer_id":31364306567273,"sku":"hnkn-05-010","price":425.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Original bag (JAS certified organic)","offer_id":31364306600041,"sku":"hnkn-05-080","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 case (12 bags x 80g) \/ Original bag (JAS Certified Organic)","offer_id":31364306632809,"sku":"hnkn-05-080x12","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/508DD14A-5BE1-4B30-A9E8-6BB92848C589.jpg?v=1760937364"},{"product_id":"zenkouen-tea-garden-15-genmai-hojicha-by-zenkouen-tea-garden-grown-pesticide-free","title":"#0750.S5 Genmai hojicha by Zenkouen Tea Garden - Naturally Grown \/ 無肥料自然栽培玄米焙じ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever tried a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/genmaicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egenmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha\u003c\/a\u003e base? The Zenkouen Tea Garden has created this \u003cstrong\u003egenmai hojicha\u003c\/strong\u003e by blending their naturally grown hojicha (roasted green tea) and rice made by Norio Narizawa in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture. For the rice, they utilise both roasted rice and brown rice at a ratio of 1:2. Please enjoy the elegant taste and aroma of this tea! A wonderful accompaniment to your meals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, toasted rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 grams \/ 5.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. 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