Description
Houjicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with a warm, smoky, nutty flavour — and a surprising range of health benefits.
Houjicha is roasted at high temperatures, which gives it its distinctive reddish-brown colour and significantly reduces its caffeine content.
Key Health Benefits
Low Caffeine & Relaxing
The roasting process removes much of the caffeine, making Houjicha a perfect evening tea. Combined with L-theanine — an amino acid that calms the mind without causing drowsiness — it gently promotes relaxation and better sleep.
Rich in Antioxidants
Despite being roasted, Houjicha retains powerful polyphenols that fight free radicals, support anti-aging, and strengthen immunity.
Supports Health
Its catechins help maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
Aids Digestion
Houjicha enjoyed after meals, Houjicha soothes the stomach and supports healthy digestion. Its antioxidants may also help stimulate metabolism.
Anti-inflammatory
The polyphenols in Houjicha can help reduce joint inflammation and support oral health by fighting bacteria that cause gum disease.
Gentle for Everyone
With low tannin and caffeine levels, Houjicha is easy on the stomach and suitable for children and the elderly.
How to Enjoy
Houjicha is delicious on its own or as a creamy latte. Its warm, earthy character makes it a wonderful alternative for those who find traditional green teas too grassy or caffeinated.
How to Brew
- Heat water to 100 degrees celsius(100% boiling water)
- Use 1 teaspoon of Houjicha green tea leaves for 1 cup of tea.
- Pour water into tea pot or tea cup and brew for up to 1 minute.
Tea can be brewed for 2-3 infusions.
What is EGCG in Japanese Green Tea
You may have heard that Japanese green tea is good for you — but do you know why?
The secret lies in EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) — a powerful antioxidant naturally found in Japanese green tea.
EGCG is the most abundant catechin in green tea, and it’s one of the reasons why drinking a daily cup of quality Japanese green tea is so beneficial for your health.
EGCG may help with:
- Fighting free radicals & reducing oxidative stress
- Reducing inflammation
- Supporting heart health
- Boosting metabolism & weight management
- Protecting brain health (Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s)
- Supporting healthy skin
The good news, every cup of Japanese green tea you enjoy contains EGCG naturally — no supplements needed.
From our Gyokuro, Matcha, Sencha, Genmaicha to Houjicha — each tea offers its own unique way to enjoy the natural goodness of EGCG.
Research on EGCG is ongoing and results are very promising.
For more information please visit our How to Brew page.
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