Yame Hojicha (For Hojicha Latte)

From Yame Miryokuen, a small farmer's cooperative formed in 1996, this light roast hojicha makes one of the most interesting and delicious lattes in our collection. It is crafted as a tribute to the Yame region itself, and its terroir is expressed in this drink's uncategorizable nature.

The finely ground tea powder is remarkably light in colour, but by no means pales in flavour. Whisked and blended with milk, it has a smooth mouthfeel and a unique, lingering aftertaste that floats upwards, into our head. These bright, fresh notes remind us a bit of Kaga Bocha (our beloved Japanese roasted tea), giving it a wonderful, floral complexity.

Yame Hojicha is an inspiring and refreshing alternative to our dark roasted Uji Hojicha, well suited for warmer times of the year.