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This Houjicha Karigane is made from the stems of high grade tea leaves and roasted in the same way as standard Houjicha. (For roasting process of Houjicha, click here.)
In contrast to the refreshing and roasted flavor of regular Houjicha, our Houjicha Karigane has a deeply sweet and roasted flavor, which is quite unique among any kinds of Japanese tea. The sweet flavor is brought by Teanin which is a constituent contained in Karigane and known for having a sweet and flavorful taste and working to relax the brain and body.
Like Sencha, tea leaves for Houjicha are grown with fully-flooded sunlight, so that Houjicha contains beneficial Catechin. And since Houjicha is pan-roasted, it is very low in caffeine. In Japan, Houjicha is commonly given to babies and people who are sick because it is both nourishing and low in caffeine. Besides, Houjicha is perfect for iced tea. It will cool you on a sizzling hot day. (For more information, click here.)
If you love Japanese tea, you are sure to delight in this unique and excellent sweet and roasted flavor. Also Houjicha Karigane is a good affordable everyday tea and is a favorite beverage of tea farmers all over Japan.
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(Karigane)
Karigane is made from the stems of high grade tea leaves. Tea leaves, stems, and powder are sorted during the finishing process. The stems are called Karigane, and only account for about 5 to 10% of all tea leaves. The stems of low grade tea leaves are not called Karigane.
Karigane stems are rich in Teanin. Teanin is a kind of amino acid found in green tea that builds protein. The molecular structure (base arrangement) of Teanin is similar to Glutamic Acid, which is known for having a sweet and flavorful taste and working to relax the brain and body.
(Brewing way)
You can enjoy this Houjicha Karigane brewed in the same way as regular Houjicha as follows:
- For 2 cups -
Tea leaves: 2 tablespoons (10g)
Water temperature: boiling water
Amount of water: 300cc.
Waiting time: 15 - 30 sec.
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