Hojicha Blend

The low-caffeine latte your menu is missing.

Hojicha is blended with coconut sugar for a toasty, comforting cup: deep roasted green tea notes against nutty sweetness, smooth and balanced with milk.

Like matcha, it starts as Japanese green tea, but it's gently roasted before grinding, which lowers the caffeine and the astringency. That makes it an easy recommendation for afternoon and evening trade, and for customers avoiding caffeine who still want something more interesting than a decaf.

It's a point of difference on a menu where everyone else has matcha, and it's simple and consistent to prepare.

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Ingredients

Ingredients: Coconut Sugar, Hojicha Matcha, Date Powder, Blackthorn Sea Salt

Nutritional

Nutritional Information Per 100g: Energy 1517kJ/360kcal, Fat 0.2g, of which Saturates 0.2g, Carbohydrate 75g, of which Sugars 51g, of which Polyols 0.0g, Fibre 14g, Protein 10g, Salt 0.11g.

Servings

Servings: 1kg bag contains 100 x 10g servings

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Dosing & Batch Calculator

Choose a blend, then enter your drink size and the size of the container you batch in.

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Weigh the powder on scales. Water can be measured in ml or grams, as they're the same.

Rich, Roasted Hojicha

Like matcha, it begins as Japanese green tea. The difference?

It's gently roasted before being ground, unlocking a smooth, nutty, malty profile while naturally lowering the caffeine and astringency. The result is rich, rounded and easy to drink without the sharpness.

How do you brew?

Blendsmiths Made Three Ways

Latte Art Method

1. In a cup, mix your blend with a splash of hot water until smooth.

2. Steam your milk to flat white texture.

3. Pour milk into the blend and create your art!

Steamed Together

1. Pour 220ml (alt)milk into a jug and add your blend on top.

2. Steam to your preferred temperature and pour into your cup.

Note: Some natural ingredients (like cinnamon) don’t fully dissolve. For a smoother texture, strain the drink before serving.

Iced

1. Fill a cup with ice and half its volume with cold milk.

2. In a jug or bowl, whisk your blend with the remaining milk until smooth.

– For a bolder flavour, gently steam this mixture (warming helps release the ingredients’ full potential).

3. Pour over the iced milk and enjoy.

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Tips, Tricks & Answers

What is Hojicha?

Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that is roasted rather than steamed. The roasting process gives it a warm, nutty flavour with notes of caramel and toast.

How is Hojicha different from Matcha?

Matcha is made from shade-grown green tea leaves that are stone-ground into powder and have a fresh, grassy flavour. Hojicha is roasted, giving it a darker colour and a warm, nutty taste.

Is Hojicha bitter?

No. Roasting reduces the bitterness often associated with green tea, resulting in a mellow and naturally sweet taste.

Does Hojicha contain caffeine?

Yes, but much less than most green teas or matcha. The roasting process naturally lowers the caffeine content, making it a gentler option.