Hojicha Americano Japanese Green Tea (Print Version)

A soothing, aromatic beverage combining roasted Japanese green tea with hot water, offering coffee-like depth perfect for gentle afternoons.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag

→ Water

02 - 1 cup filtered water, just off the boil

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the filtered water to approximately 194°F, just below boiling point.
02 - Add the hojicha tea leaves or tea bag to a teapot or mug.
03 - Pour the hot water over the hojicha tea.
04 - Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting steeping duration based on desired strength.
05 - Strain and discard the tea leaves if using loose leaf variety.
06 - Serve the hojicha immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Naturally low in caffeine, making it suitable for any time of day.
  • Rich, roasted flavor that satisfies coffee cravings.
  • Extremely simple to prepare with minimal equipment.
  • Vegan and gluten-free by nature.
02 -
  • Pre-warm your mug to maintain the temperature of the Americano.
  • Use a French press for easy straining of loose leaf hojicha.
  • Do not use boiling water (100°C) to prevent any potential bitterness.
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