Hōjicha | Japan, Organic, Yabukita, 1st Flush, 100%

Origin: Makinohara, Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivar: Yabukita— 100% single-origin
Produced: 1st Flush 2025

Clean roast, gentle umami — Spring 2025 First Harvest, Direct from our partner farm in Makinohara, Shizuoka.

Crafted from the 2025 first-flush,Yabukita Single Origin only, then roasted low & slow for a bright, nutty aroma and a clean finish. Finely milled so it blooms in milk and holds up in iced drinks and desserts. Direct Supply: shipped straight from our partner farm, milled fresh in monthly lots.

Highlights

• 2025 First Harvest (first flush): soft mouthfeel, low astringency, sweet roasty aroma.

• Partner-farm direct: no auctions, no middlemen; freshness and traceability.

• Low-temperature roast: toasted-nut & caramel notes with clear umami.

• Fine powder: easy to mix; great for lattes and baking.

• Lower caffeine: afternoon- and evening-friendly.