Hojicha Leaf Tea Akatsuki

Akatsuki (暁) is a hōjicha crafted by roasting the stems of the tea plant, which releases a sweet aroma and offers a soothing, comforting flavor.

How to brew
5 g of leaf · 200 ml of water at 90°C · 30–60 seconds

Flavor profile
Umami ★★★★☆
Bitterness ★☆☆☆☆
Sweetness ★★★★☆
Roasting ★★★★★
Fragrance ★★★★☆

Origin: Mie  |  Type: Hōjicha (roasted stem)  |  Cultivar: Yabukita  |  Harvest: Blend (1st–2nd harvest)  |  Supply: ~1 ton/month

Available as an 80g retail pack and in 1kg wholesale bags.