Sipdown! (46 | 262)
Trying to get back into the habit of having a cup of Obubu tea every day, in an effort to get through the crazy amount of backlogged subscription teas I have from them. And we won’t even discuss the many full-size packages that I’m conveniently ignoring… ^^’
I really need to drink more hojicha, it’s perfect for fall! This has a lovely smooth toasty flavor with notes of fallen leaves and damp wood. There’s a grassiness to it as well that’s a bit… sharp? I don’t know how to describe what I mean, ha ha. It’s adding some astringency as well. There are some mild vegetal notes as well, something hearty and earthy like kale. Definitely tasting roasted nuts, I don’t know if I would specifically pick out pecan (which is what the description lists) but it’s in that general area. Maybe pecan or walnut skin? It lacks the richness of the actual nut and there’s a slight bitterness to it. And underneath is a deep caramelized flavor that adds dimension but not sweetness, and a touch of charcoal.
Anyway, it’s good, definitely quite savory for a hojicha. I just refilled the Obubu section of my countertop sipdown area, and there are some other roasted teas in there, hooray! :)
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Bitter, Brown Rice, Burnt Sugar, Charcoal, Dry Grass, Dry Leaves, Grain, Grass, Kale, Mineral, Pecan, Roasted Barley, Roasted Nuts, Smooth, Toasty, Vegetal, Wet Wood, Wood
You’re right—that sounds perfect for autumn.