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Hojicha Leaf Tea Akatsuki

Hojicha Leaf Tea Akatsuki

Regular price ¥1,600 JPY
Regular price Sale price ¥1,600 JPY
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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.

Akatsuki at a glance

Region Mie
Grade Leaf Tea
Cultivar Yabukita
Harvest Blend (1st–2nd Harvest)
Best for loose-leaf brewing
Monthly supply approx. 1 ton/month

Tasting notes

Crafted by roasting the stems of the tea plant, which releases a sweet aroma and gives a soothing, comforting flavor.

How to order

Akatsuki is sold by the pack and in bulk for cafés and retailers. See the wholesale page for ordering steps and shipping from Japan.

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