A fragrant and refreshing Japanese green tea made by roasting Sencha over high flame, Houji-cha is a warm blown color.
It has a somewhat mild flavor.
It’s popular with children and the elderly, as it has less caffeine than regular green tea.
50g /1.8oz tea leaf = 10-13 times.
100g / 3.5oz tea leaf = 20-25 times.
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| Color | Dark blown |
| Type | Lose tea leaf |
| Cultivar | YABUKITA |
| Blend of green tea leaves of all area in Shirakawa-town | |
| Tea plantation / Tea Company | Mino-Shirakawa Piacere |
| Location | 35°36'16.9"N, 137°10'26.2"E, 192.6 m a.s.l. |
Steeping information for 200ml / 6.8oz water
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4g / 0.14oz |  |
100° / 200℉-212℉ |  |
30-40 sec. |