Absolutely fantastic taste, takes me back to Japan. First class mail delivery too.

Very good Hojicha. A mixture of leaves and twigs. The first cup is the best. Roasted flavour. I drink with something sweet. Empty cup smell! Second cup, I add sugar.

I love the nutty flavor of this tea. Its mellow aroma and full taste are excellent. I also enjoy this tea when I do not want a lot of caffeine. Its perfect for drinking after dinner or at any time du... (more)

I bought this not knowing what to expect since I've only had experience with sencha and gyokuro until now. I was pleasantly surprised, it's smooth with just a hint of something sweet. I'... (more)

Interesting and rather exotic tea which I have not tried out before. Thus, I followed the excellent instructions on the package. The tea has a strong aroma of roasted tea, and the teaste is mild witho... (more)

I am a new customer. The Houjicha (Bancha) I received was incredibly carefully packaged and excellent quality. I enjoy steaming cups every day, several times a day. My customer service has been sup... (more)

Fantastic Bancha tea! Beautiful nutty and chocolate flavour with wonderful smoky taste. For educated tea drinkers who enjoy stronger taste green teas. Thank you so much Hibiki-an!

As for the new Houjicha (Bancha), I am impressed. The old method left the tea with a tobacco-like scent. The new and improved Bancha is very nice. No longer has the strong scent of tobacco. Taste ... (more)

After trying many different green teas, this is the only one I continue to come back for.

Houjicha (Bencha) another tea in my quest to familiarize my self with my sushi masters favorite style of tea, Houjicha. A very good tea roasting as presented in a mild and mellow tea with many charac... (more)