I'm very fond of this tea. It is quite pleasant on the tongue and easy to drink. There is just a hint of sweetness on the end. It is a 30 second brew and I've managed to get 4 brewings out of it without losing flavor (I use a 350cc/ml kyusu with built in strainer). High...(more)

I found this tea to be quite excellent and a delightful change of pace from the Gyokuro and Senchas. I had never tried Houjicha Karigane before. I found it to have a wonderful, almost smoky, flavor to it that is especially nice on cold, dark, damp rainy days. A great si...(more)