Last year, 2014, was first time I tried this special version of hojicha. It was absolutely stunning. Best hojicha by far, in my opinion, and I've been drinking it for 30 years--starting when I lived in Japan. Not all teas labeled "hoji" actually taste like the...(more)

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 matches perfectly. No bitterness or astringency which is found in other brands...(more)