What Is Hojicha? Japanese Roasted Green Tea Powder Explained
Hojicha is Japanese roasted green tea. Its warm, toasted flavor makes it a different experience from the fresh, grassy taste often associated with matcha. Hojicha can be brewed as loose-leaf tea or enjoyed as a fine powder that you whisk into water and use in lattes.
Our Haze Hojicha roasted green tea powder is designed for that powdered tea ritual. Here is what to know before trying it.
What exactly is hojicha?
Hojicha is green tea from Japan that has been roasted. The roasting step changes the leaves' color and develops a different aroma and flavor profile. Depending on the tea, the cup may bring to mind toasted grains, nuts or a comforting roasted aroma. Those are tasting descriptions, not additional ingredients.
The word hojicha refers to roasted Japanese tea. The powder form makes it especially easy to prepare a smooth drink when whisked with a small amount of water before adding milk.
Hojicha vs. matcha: what is the difference?
Both are Japanese green tea, but they are not interchangeable. Matcha is a fine green powder prepared by whisking with water and typically has a vivid green appearance. Hojicha is roasted, giving it a brown tone and a warmer, toastier taste.
Choose Matcha Bloom Japanese matcha powder when you want the classic green matcha flavor. Choose Haze Hojicha when you want something more roasted and mellow. Explore both in our Japanese tea collection.
How do you make a hojicha latte?
- Measure a serving of hojicha powder according to the directions on its package.
- Whisk the powder with a little water until smooth and without dry lumps.
- Add your preferred warm milk for a hot hojicha latte, or pour the prepared mixture over cold milk and ice.
- Taste before adding any optional sweetener.
Haze Hojicha is plain roasted green tea powder rather than a premixed sweetened latte. Milk, sweetener and toppings are separate ingredients.
Does hojicha have caffeine?
Yes. Hojicha naturally contains caffeine because it is made from green tea. The amount can vary by the tea and how the drink is prepared. Do not assume that a roasted tea is caffeine-free; check the product information if caffeine matters to you.
Is hojicha the same as a flavored latte blend?
No. Plain hojicha powder is roasted green tea. A flavored latte blend can contain additional ingredients and flavors. For vanilla-forward blends, browse our French latte collection.
Ready to try it? Discover Haze Hojicha, Japanese roasted green tea powder (50 g). Orders in the United States are shipped from Los Angeles; see shipping rates and delivery information.