Hōjicha
Hōjicha (ほうじ茶, 焙じ茶, lit. 'roasted tea') is a Japanese green tea. It is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal. It is roasted at 150 °C (302 °F) to prevent oxidation and produce a light golden colour, as opposed to other Japanese teas which are steamed. In general, the base of a hōjicha consists of leaves from the second harvest or after.
| Hōjicha | |
|---|---|
| Type | Green |
| Other names | hōji-cha, houjicha, pan-fried / oven roasted tea |
| Origin | Japan |
| Quick description | Popular in Japan; roasted bancha or kukicha tea, often used as an after-dinner tea |
| Temperature | 82 °C (180 °F) |
| Time | 30 sec to 3 minutes |
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