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I had been really curious about this houjicha, especially after I smelled it. Because it smells exactly like a milk caramel – with this sharp lactose sweetness. Kind of like Werther’s Original ;D I am always really excited about houjichas as well. They just seem so unique.
The prepared steep didn’t offer much flavor in the caramel department, however. It was sure an excellent houjicha and if you focused enough and closed your eyes, you could perhaps sense some milk caramel notes in it. But I must admit that I expected slightly more pronounced flavoring, especially that, as I was drinking it, I could have easily imagined how well houjicha would go with caramel notes.
The second steep was stronger on the roastiness and perhaps revealed an itty-bitty more of milk caramel sweetness. But then, again, maybe I was just imagining it.
It’s a very good tea, just not necessarily what it promises.
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Oh no. Hopefully you can find a way to bring out the caramel notes.
Maybe I’ll try to steep it a bit longer at boiling temperature. I sure have plenty enough to experiment with it! :)
Ha, I bought this one today but haven’t tried it yet. Just noticed the package says you can use boiling water.
Oh no. Hopefully you can find a way to bring out the caramel notes.
Maybe I’ll try to steep it a bit longer at boiling temperature. I sure have plenty enough to experiment with it! :)
Ha, I bought this one today but haven’t tried it yet. Just noticed the package says you can use boiling water.