Many customers recognize Rishouen Tea Shop as a place known for its houjicha. Our houjicha is enjoyed in a wide range of settings, from everyday households to high-end restaurants.“Houjicha may seem simple—but true houjicha is anything but.”
From premium to everyday grades, we carefully select tea leaves that achieve the ideal balance of clean finish, richness, and aroma. Each product is crafted to deliver the distinctive character that makes hojicha so beloved.
This houjicha is made exclusively from first-flush sencha and karigane stems, carefully selected for their suitability for roasting. It offers an elegant yet full-bodied flavor with a crisp, refined aroma.
A unique blend of karigane stems and sencha, expressing the distinctive qualities of Uji-style houjicha.
Made from a blend of karinaoshi bancha (late-harvest leaves) and karigane stems, lightly roasted to create a well-balanced houjicha.This tea is widely used by traditional Japanese restaurants and is our most popular houjicha.
This houjicha is made from karinaoshi bancha, large leaves that grow from spring shoots. It offers a pleasant rustic character with a clean and refined taste.
A classic houjicha with a traditional roasted flavor profile.Its moderate roasted aroma makes it an excellent tea to enjoy with meals.
An affordable houjicha that still delivers authentic flavor and aroma.
Compared with higher-grade teas, the aroma and richness are lighter, but it features a soft and gentle taste.
“Bancha, bancha—fresh bancha!”In old Kyoto, Shirakawa women once walked through the streets selling this tea. Traditionally brewed in a kettle, it can be enjoyed cold in summer and warm in winter. This tea is mild enough for both the elderly and children.Produced using traditional Kyoto methods, it has a unique character, so first-time customers may wish to start with a small quantity.
Our delicious houjicha has been finely ground into powder.Enjoy it in creative ways such as lattes, puddings, or houjicha salt.
Note: We do not recommend drinking it directly whisked with hot water like matcha.
These tetra-shaped tea bags make it easy to brew aromatic houjicha.One tea bag is ideal for 300–400 ml of water.Also recommended for cold brewing.
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※ An additional 8% Japanese consumption tax will be added for purchases made within Japan.