Hojicha - Ayataka (70g / 2.82 oz) - Kanbayashi)

Why are these on sale ? These containers are nearing the Japanese “used by” date, which, under Japanese decree, is only 12 months after packing. However, in the USA, these teas are still considered fresh up to one year or more “used by” date. And incidentally, if you keep this green tea / Hojicha can sealed in the freezer, you can extend its incredible flavor for another year !



 Hojicha is a Japanese green tea. It is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed. The tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish brown. Hojicha is a Japanese green tea. It is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed. The tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish brown.

Instrucitons
1 Place hojicha leaves (10-15g / 0.35 -  0.50 oz)  in a tea pot (400mi / 14 oz.)       
2 Boil water and pour very hot water (over 203°F/95°C) into the teapot.
3 Place the teapot lid on and leave it for 30 seconds to let the tea leaves open.
4 Pour the tea into three tea cups. ... 
5 Tap out all the tea to three cups.

Weight : 70g / 2.46 oz
Company: Kanbayashi 

kb-0036$18.00