“Sipdown! (22 | 511) So this is a tasty hojicha. The roast is light enough not to be overwhelming but deep enough to have some nice caramelized notes. However, I don’t really get much apple at all....” Read full tasting note
“Love love love the base of this tea – a very pleasant, roasty hojicha. The flavouring leaves a bit to be desired though – I heavily oversteeped the tea, and even then didn’t get much apple, but it...” Read full tasting note
“Sipdown 183-2021 Really, really did not like this. So much weird apple flavor. Way too sweet. Had to dump it.” Read full tasting note
“This was neither overwhelming or underwhelming. Just kind of “whelming”, if you will. The hojicha is nice; it’s a pleasant light to medium roast with some brassy mineral notes to it in addition to...” Read full tasting note
Few things scream fall more than apples do! The earthiness of Japanese hojicha marries with the natural, bright and crisp sweetness of fresh apples for a blend that is deliciously fabulous EVERY WAY IMAGINABLE! Enjoy hot with a spot of honey for a supremely relaxing cuppa that will make you feel like you’re standing in the middle of an apple orchard; have it cooled off and cold for a juicy and crazy-refreshing sip; or hit it with a spot of milk as a milk tea or latte for a sweet hojicha apple pastry-like yumminess like you’ve never tasted before.
Organic Ingredients: Apple, Roasted Green Tea, Canadian Maple, Red Cornflower Petals
Handcrafted in Toronto, Canada.
Steeping instructions: 2 tea spoons at 200F for 4-5 mins (great hot and straight, cold, or with milk)
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