Houjicha is a traditional Japanese roasted green tea and is low in caffeine. It is often made from the last harvest of the season. Unlike other Japanese green teas, Houjicha is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal; most Japanese teas are steamed.  Taste This tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish-brown and give it an earthy flavor. Houjicha Tea Houjicha is known to have wonderful benefits for heart health. Health benefits * Immune Support * Cardiovascular Support Grown in Japan on an organic plantations & hand-packed in the USA.