Houjicha - Tsujiさん Uji
TASTING NOTES
Dark Chocolate. Toasted Nuts. Coffee-esq.
A rich powdered Houjicha, low in caffeine. Evokes notes of coffee, chocolate, and toasted nuts.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
TASTING NOTES
Dark Chocolate. Toasted Nuts. Coffee-esq.
A rich powdered Houjicha, low in caffeine. Evokes notes of coffee, chocolate, and toasted nuts.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
TASTING NOTES
Dark Chocolate. Toasted Nuts. Coffee-esq.
A rich powdered Houjicha, low in caffeine. Evokes notes of coffee, chocolate, and toasted nuts.
From the legendary Tsujiさん of Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
About This Houjicha
In Japan, Houjicha is a welcoming drink served at homes and businesses for weary guests. The sense of warmth permeates this powdered Houjicha, with its decadent rich cocoa, coffee, and toasty notes.
From the hands of Tsujiさん, one of Japan’s most highly regarded producers in Japan. Our Houjicha contains only first spring harvest material (known as Ichibancha) and is roasted in Japan.
Roasting can be fickle. Under-roasting will not bring out the celebrated fiery notes one expects from Houjicha, and overdone leaves an ashy, unpleasant taste that is all too common with Houjicha.
Prepare powdered Houjicha with milk for exceptional Lattes, or simply use it as a low-caffeine replacement for coffee.
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To make the best cup of Matcha latte, follow our brewing instructions.
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Long-term Storage: Store unopened Ooika Matcha in the refrigerator. Consume within 6 months.
Room-Temp Short-term Storage: Store opened Ooika Matcha in a cool, dark place away from sunlight. Consume within 3 months.
Refrigerator Short-term Storage: Opened Matcha can be stored in the refrigerator to help maintain freshness, however, the Matcha is at risk of condensation when cooler than ambient air. For this reason, if you choose to store an opened Matcha in the refrigerator, be sure to take the Matcha you need and then immediately place it back in the refrigerator to minimize exposure to the warm air.
Ochairinikki (御茶入日記)
Category Green tea (お茶) |
Subcategory Roasted Tea (ほうじ茶) |
Producer Tsujiさん |
Terroir Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
Vintage Blend |
Cultivar Blend |
Harvest Method Sentei Ki |
Shading Style Blend |
Shading Duration Blend |
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AWARDS
Tsujiさん had won Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries award for tencha as many as 6 times. He won 56th Prime Minister Award which is one of Emperor's three awards and awarded at Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival. Below is a selected, and non-exhaustive list.
Prime Minister Award, Japanese Emperor Award, at Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Award
Japan Tea Central Public Interest Incorporated Association Chairman Award
National Tea Producers Association Chairman Award
National Tea Commerce and Industry Association President Award
Japanese Tea Science and Technology Chairma Award
Sourcing Details
Producer Details
Tsujiさん
Tsujiさん and his son continue the legacy of exceptional preserving heritage Matcha in Shirakawa, Uji, Kyoto, Japan. This region has been actively used for tea cultivation from the Edo period of Japan (1603 - 1868)
Tsujiさん’s fields reach up the mountains terroir of Shirakawa, Uji— overlooking the city of Kyoto the far distances. The air is crisp and fine, and the soil is suitable, for growing exceptional Tencha (unground Matcha.)
Working with his son, the pair continues to push Japanese tea cultivation into the future. Ooika is thrilled to be part of that journey, as we proudly serve Tsuji’s Houjicha at Ooika, Lawrenceville New Jersey.
Region Details
Shirakawa, Uji
800 years ago, Japanese monks first brought tea plants to Japan and decided that here would be the most suitable place to grow tea.
Today, Uji has become a household name for authentic Matcha across the world.
