Wholesale Karigane Houjicha

Karigane Houjicha is lightly roasted Karigane Kukicha which is a kukicha made from Gyokuro, Japan's top grade of green tea. The result is a Houjicha with an exceptional taste and good umami. Compared to our refreshing regular Houjicha, Karigane Houjicha has the same roasted flavor and virtually no bitterness plus you will experience a deep after taste on your tongue and through your nose. Origin: Asahina, Shizuoka Harvest:First Flush Cultivar: Yabukita Tasting Profile: Similar to Karigane, it has a good level of Umami but unlike Karigane, it has a toasted vegetable flavor. Also unlike regular Houjicha, the flavor lingers for a while refreshing your mouth. It is Houjicha, but somewhat more elegant. Den's Preferred Brewing: Leaf-water ratio: 2-3g(2 heaping tsp) per 4oz Water: Boiled Steep: 30 sec 2nd Cup: Water boiled; Steep 15 sec For a cup of Iced Tea: Steep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.