Water Boilers & Warmers Recipes

Japanese Roasted Tea (Houjicha)

Zojirushi Recipe – 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 warm characteristic and a roasted aroma.

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 2):

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

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 1

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

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 2

Place Houjicha tea leaves into the teapot.

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 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.

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 4

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

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 5

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

Japanese Roasted Tea (<i>Houjicha</i>) Step 6

Enjoy!

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