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Houjicha Tea Bags Box

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We are excited to share our individually wrapped plant-based tea bag series, perfect for brewing exceptional Japanese tea conveniently, at home or on the go.

Sencha leaves and stems are roasted until caramelized, imbuing this tea with deep fragrances of toasted hazelnut, burnt sugar, and slight smoke. Houjicha is light on the palate and naturally low in caffeine.

12 x 3g individually wrapped bags per box.

 


Tasting Notes

  • Hazelnut
  • Saline
  • Almond

Information

Producer: Shinya Yamaguchi
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Hoshinomura, Yame
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 12 individually wrapped tea bags per box

  • Nutty
  • Roasty
  • Earthy

We are excited to share our individually wrapped plant-based tea bag series, perfect for brewing exceptional Japanese tea conveniently, at home or on the go.

Sencha leaves and stems are roasted until caramelized, imbuing this tea with deep fragrances of toasted hazelnut, burnt sugar, and slight smoke. Houjicha is light on the palate and naturally low in caffeine. 

Preparation

Hot

1 tea bag
Water: 350ml (205°F)
Brew Time: 1 minute

Iced

1 tea bag
Water: 150ml (205°F)
Brew Time: 1 minute

Pour over ice

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Shinya Yamaguchi

Shinya Yamaguchi is a renowned tea producer from Hoshino Village in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, celebrated for crafting some of Japan’s finest Sencha, Gyokuro and Matcha. A third-generation tea maker and the youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious 10-dan Tea Master certification, Yamaguchi-san balances deep tradition with a relentless drive for innovation in cultivar development and processing. Working in the remote, mist-covered mountains of Hoshinomura, he crafts teas of exceptional depth, sweetness, and clarity—among the most sought-after in Japan and deeply cherished by Kettl customers.

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