{"product_id":"japan-light-roast-hojicha","title":"Japan: Light Roast Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight roast hojicha from Kyoto offering a gentle balance of sweetness, toasted warmth, and lingering green freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant hojicha is crafted from shaded sencha leaves rather than the more common bancha, resulting in a more refined and expressive cup. A careful, lighter roast preserves the tea’s natural sugars and umami while introducing soft, nutty aromatics. The infusion is clear and golden, with a delicate interplay between toasted notes and subtle vegetal brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike darker hojicha styles that lean heavily into roast, this tea maintains a graceful lift, sweet, smooth, and quietly complex. Notes of toasted hazelnut and malt are complemented by a clean green finish, creating a balanced profile that evolves across multiple infusions. Naturally low in caffeine due to the roasting process, hojicha is widely enjoyed as a calming, evening-friendly tea with minimal bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eideal for: Evening drinking, low-caffeine tea seekers, green tea drinkers exploring roasted styles, refined and lighter roast profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/b\u003e Saemidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eToasted hazelnut, malt, light roast, gentle sweetness, soft umami, warm grain, subtle green, clean finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation: \u003c\/b\u003e3-5 g tea, 85°C (185°F), 250 ml (8 oz) water, 1-2 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor the best-tasting tea, use high-quality or filtered\/bottled water\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":47217843601586,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 50 g (5% Off)","offer_id":47397395005618,"sku":null,"price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 50 g (10% Off)","offer_id":47397395038386,"sku":null,"price":48.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 50 g (15% Off)","offer_id":47397395071154,"sku":null,"price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1144\/3634\/files\/light-roast-hojicha-leaves.png?v=1774641727","url":"https:\/\/bowerytea.com\/products\/japan-light-roast-hojicha","provider":"Bowery Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}