I decided to try Hibiki-an's Houjicha as an affordable tea to drink at night due to the low caffeine content. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise and is now one of my personal favourites... (more)

An easy substitute for morning coffee. Low in caffine and pairs nicely with most breakfast choices. Very plesent taste and a plesent, lasting "finish".

Recently I tried for the first time Houjicha (Bancha) which gave great satisfaction and, despite the low caffeine, is a wonderful energy-giving tea like nothing else I ever tasted. Yet another fine pr... (more)

I had never tried (or heard of!) Houjicha before buying some in a sampler from Hibiki-an. What a pleasant surprise! It is now one of my favorite iced teas. I try to drink several glasses of various... (more)

This is the creamiest houjicha I have tasted--and I have tried 4 different varieties not including Hibiki-an. It also holds up well for a second brewing--almost as rich and creamy as the first--which... (more)

This is a very tasty bancha. It is nice when you want tea later in the evening. I also tried it when I made my chai and it gave it the best flavor I have ever experienced.

I've tried so many different kinds of Houjicha from different companys. And I have to say that I liked all of them. Hibiki-an's is a very affordable, delicious tea. They're teas are alw... (more)

This tea has a very pleasant taste and aroma. It's a bit nutty and has a nice roasted flavor with a hint of sweetness. Very drinkable. Makes a very nice every day tea.

For me this is a great afternoon tea, it has a wonderful nutty aroma, and is very refreshing.

The houjicha is absolutely wonderful. I drink houjicha each day, (and have for many years), and it's not easy to find the real thing. But yours is! The aroma is nutty and woody, and the taste mat... (more)