Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

60g

$36.00

Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

$36.00

This Houjicha is crafted from carefully selected tea stems, gently roasted at a low temperature to reveal a delicate, toasted aroma known as hojika while enhancing the tea's natural depth and umami. Revered for its distinctive character and refined complexity, this remarkable tea has earned a devoted following in Japan.

Kettl is proud to be the exclusive purveyor of this release, produced by the esteemed Maruhachi Seichajo tea company based in Ishikawa Prefecture. This collaborative release has been in the works for over two years and we are thrilled to share this cobranded offering with the Kettl audience.

Tasting Notes

Candied nuts
Toffee
Sea salt

Information

Producer: Maruhachi Seichajō
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Kaga City
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 60g bag

Roasty
Umami
Nutty

This Houjicha is crafted from carefully selected tea stems, gently roasted at a low temperature to reveal a delicate, toasted aroma known as hojika while enhancing the tea's natural depth and umami. Revered for its distinctive character and refined complexity, this remarkable tea has earned a devoted following in Japan.

Kettl is proud to be the exclusive purveyor of this release, produced by the esteemed Maruhachi Seichajo tea company based in Ishikawa Prefecture. This collaborative release has been in the works for over two years and we are thrilled to share this cobranded offering with the Kettl audience.

Preparation

Hot

Water: 180ml (190°F)
Leaf Amount: 5g
Brew Time: 1 minute

Iced

Water: 150ml
Leaf Amount: 6g (195F)
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Pour over ice

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Maruhachi Seichajō

Maruhachi Seichajo is one of Japan’s most respected hōjicha and bōcha tea producers, best known for its signature “Kenjo Kaga Boucha,” a roasted stem tea closely associated with the tea culture of Kanazawa and the wider Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Founded in 1863 during the late Edo period, the company has remained family operated for six generations. Based in Kaga City, Maruhachi Seichajo developed its reputation through a highly refined approach to roasting tea stems (茎茶 / kukicha), particularly stems from the first spring harvest. Unlike many lower-grade hōjicha made from mature leaves, their teas focus on delicacy, aroma, and sweetness rather than heavy roast character.