Kage - Medium Roast Hōjicha 60g

During our first trip to Japan, this was the last farmer we spent time with, and yet our first release. This beautiful family farm is located in the Wazuka prefecture, and has been passed down through 5 generations. The farm is small, yet a powerful family team who cares immensely about maintaining the traditional, high quality practices of Hōjicha farming.

This Hōjicha has a rich, nutty, and slightly smoky taste with a caramel finish.

Hot Latte
1. Measure 4 g of Hōjicha into a sifter and sift it into your whisking bowl. This prevents clumps and gives you that silky finish.
2. Soak your bamboo whisk for 30–60 seconds to soften the tines — it protects the whisk and creates better foam.
3. Add a splash of hot water (just enough to cover the Hōjicha).
4. Whisk in a quick zig-zag motion until the Matcha turns smooth and frothy.
5. Add the rest of the hot water or warmed milk and whisk gently to combine.
6. Pour into your cup, top with warm milk, and enjoy your creamy hot latte.

Iced latte
1. Measure 2–4 g of Matcha and sift it into your whisking bowl to keep it lump-free (especially important for iced drinks).
2. Soak your bamboo whisk briefly to soften it — even for cold Matcha, it makes a difference.
3. Add a small amount of water (cold or room temp works best here).
4. Whisk in a fast zig-zag motion until the Hōjicha is fully dissolved and frothy.
5. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the milk, and then add your Hōjicha concentrate.
6. Stir, sip, and enjoy! Iced lattes are great for highlighting the more sweeter notes in the Hōjicha. Also pairs well with cinnamon, and even coffee!

Although Hōjicha isn’t as sensitive as Matcha, we still recommend following good storage to preserve the subtle tastes.

• Store in an airtight container
• Keep it cool and dark: Store in the refrigerator or a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Avoid moisture: Make sure the container is completely dry and keep it away from humid environments.
• Use within 2-4 months of opening: Once opened, Hōjicha lasts abut 3-4 months.
• Before opening: Unopened Hōjicha can be stored in the freezer for extended freshness — just let it come to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.