{"product_id":"houjicha-powder","title":"Houjicha Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoujicha Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted Japanese green tea developed in Kyoto in the 1920's. Grown in Shizuoka, made from Bancha (autumn harvest leaves), processed like a traditional Japanese green tea, then heavily roasted. This decreases the caffeine, increases the sweetness, and gives Houjicha its chracteristic, sought-after toasted\/nutt\/caramel flavor. This version is then milled, like matcha, into a fine powder on a granite mill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e caramel, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, roasted walnuts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTea bowl (Chawan):\u003c\/strong\u003e warm Chawan with hot water and discard. Put one teaspoon (two heaping Chashaku scoops) of Houjicha Powder directly into the bottom of the Chawan. Add 3 oz of 170º water. Whisk thoroughly with a Chasen (bamboo whisk) until well blended, and a good foam forms on the surface of the tea. For a \u003cstrong\u003eHoujicha Latte:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1tsp powder\/2oz 170º water. Whisk vigorously, then combine with 4oz steamed milk of your choice. Sweeten to taste if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tap Twice Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42962105466960,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/2658\/files\/HoujichaPowder2.jpg?v=1790133224","url":"https:\/\/taptwicetea.com\/products\/houjicha-powder","provider":"Tap Twice Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}