“I HAVE MISSED EVERYONE. Real life has pretty much put the brakes on my tea adventures. I don’t even have time at work to sip anything, and have resorted to drinking pretty awful bagged stuff (Numi,...” Read full tasting note
“My love of all things roasted and toasted has lead me to a tin of this tea. The look of the dry “leaves” was a little startling after spending the last year looking at quality tea leaves. Of...” Read full tasting note
“Not too too much to say about this tea. Sadly this is my last sample from Samovar.. for now at least :) I’ve had Adagio’s Houjicha and for the most part, I found it to be a little more smokey but...” Read full tasting note
“I have had this tea on my shelf for far too long. I’ve just been too lost in my black teas that I ended up forgetting that I had this in the first place. But here we are, trying it out at last! I...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Japan
Flavor Profile: Roasted and nutty, malty and dark, woodsy and smooth, rustic and robust.
Tea Story:You would never guess this is a green tea. By toasting the mature growth leaves of Japanese green tea bushes to a woodsy brown, this smooth, straightforward, hearty brew is very warming. Try this classic Japanese tea as a digestiv after dinner for a full, satisfying finish. According to Japanese studies, roasting green tea lowers the caffeine level, and aids in digestion and circulation. To extract the malty, nectar notes, be sure to infuse the leaves with boiling water. This tea is a great alternative to black teas if you are looking for that dark, strong taste, but do not want the caffeine of black tea.
Samovarian Poetry: Classic, stout, vigorous & deep. Amber infusion with a roasted nutty quality.
Food Pairing: Chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, and cheesecake- bold flavored deserts that would match the strong roasted aromas and chocolaty, roasted barley flavor of the Hojicha delightfully. Sip the Hojicha alongside Japanese home cooking: tempura, udon or ramen noodle soups, or hearty Yakitori skewered grilled chicken.
Samovar's is dedicated to preserving the simplicity and integrity of the tea traditions and inspiring people to practice peace through drinking tea.