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Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>)
  Houjicha is a Japanese tea, made by roasting green tea leaves. The color of the loose tea is brown and has a characteristic warm, roasted aroma.

Ingredients (serves 2):

  • 2 Tbsp. Houjicha tea leaves
  • 12 fl. oz. hot water (208°F)
1

Fill Zojirushi water boiler & warmer with water and set temperature to 208°F.
2

Place Houjicha tea leaves into the teapot.
3

When the water temperature reaches 208°F, dispense 12 fl. oz. of the hot water into the teapot. Allow the tea to brew for 20 to 30 seconds.
4

Pour tea into each teacup alternately so that the strength of the taste is equal for every cup. Serve as is.
5

Tea leaves can be used up to twice. For the second infusion, pour into cups immediately without any brew time.
6

Enjoy!