This was my other purchase from Yunomi. I’ve been pondering over these flavored houjichas for a while now, and decided this was the most unusual flavor and the one I wanted to try first. The packaging was pretty cute, though not resealable (http://instagram.com/p/wWy1temgAn/). It’s the large kraft packet. I will say, 30 grams is a lot more than I expected, I suppose because this is a very lightweight tea. It also appears to be more of a houji-kukicha than a houjicha – it’s almost all stems. This is actually a good thing, since I prefer the kukicha version personally. Dry scent is extremely rich and creamy, almost as if there’s some kind of dairy element involved.
This is actually quite delicious! I can taste the lovely mildly roasty kukicha base quite clearly. However, I can also taste the lovely and rich Japanese pumpkin flavor, which actually reminds me quite a bit of butternut squash mixed with sweet potato. It’s creamy and decadent. The description recommends this as a milk tea, and I’m sure it would be phenomenal that way. Will definitely try it! :)
Find this tea here: https://yunomi.us/shop/13439/ocharaka-h04-houjicha-japanese-pumpkin-30g-id-13439/?ref=12
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Butternut Squash, Roasted, Sweet Potatoes
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Did you get the Baked Apple? I have been curious about these.
No, just this one. I definitely plan on trying the others now, this is quite good and I’m especially happy that it’s mostly stems!
Cool, I haven’t heard of them until now. You don’t see flavoured houjicha every day.
Totally, the only other flavored houjichas I’ve seen are caramel. I actually really want to try the Honey & Grapefruit!
Very interesting! And suddenly, another company’s on my radar. Haha.
Yunomi doesn’t have a lot of flavored teas, but the ones they do have are very unique and interesting. :)
I have one of their matcha latte mixes, but haven’t tried it yet. These sound super cool, though. And I love pumpkin. :)
Did you get the Baked Apple? I have been curious about these.
No, just this one. I definitely plan on trying the others now, this is quite good and I’m especially happy that it’s mostly stems!
Cool, I haven’t heard of them until now. You don’t see flavoured houjicha every day.
Totally, the only other flavored houjichas I’ve seen are caramel. I actually really want to try the Honey & Grapefruit!
Very interesting! And suddenly, another company’s on my radar. Haha.
Yunomi doesn’t have a lot of flavored teas, but the ones they do have are very unique and interesting. :)
I have one of their matcha latte mixes, but haven’t tried it yet. These sound super cool, though. And I love pumpkin. :)