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Aki-san - Hojicha Tea
24,95€
Unit price perAki-san hojicha tea is a roasted Japanese green tea, then ground into powder. Smooth, bitterness-free and naturally sweet, it reveals delicate roasted and nutty notes.
🇯🇵 Selected and roasted in Japan, in the Uji region of Kyoto, following traditional expertise.
🌱 From the first harvest, for natural sweetness and rich umami.
🌰 Notes of roasted hazelnuts and toasted cereals, soft and comforting, subtly evoking cocoa or coffee.
🌙 Low in caffeine, perfect as a hojicha latte for a comforting break any time of day.
Aki-san - Hojicha Tea
24,95€
Unit price perAki-san hojicha tea is a roasted Japanese green tea, then ground into powder. Smooth, bitterness-free and naturally sweet, it reveals delicate roasted and nutty notes.
🇯🇵 Selected and roasted in Japan, in the Uji region of Kyoto, following traditional expertise.
🌱 From the first harvest, for natural sweetness and rich umami.
🌰 Notes of roasted hazelnuts and toasted cereals, soft and comforting, subtly evoking cocoa or coffee.
🌙 Low in caffeine, perfect as a hojicha latte for a comforting break any time of day.
Estimated delivery between: 28 May and 01 June.
FREE delivery on orders over €49.
100% roasted green tea powder.
Origin: Japan.
🍵 Traditional version (with water)
1. Add 1 to 2 g of hojicha powder to a cup or bowl.
2. Pour in about 40 ml of hot water at 80°C, then mix until smooth.
3. Then add 100 to 180 ml of hot water, according to your taste.
Simple, gentle, perfect to accompany a meal or to enjoy a quiet moment.
🥛 Hojicha latte version
1. Sift 1 to 3 g of hojicha powder into a cup or mug.
2. Add 40 to 60 ml of hot water at 80°C, then whisk until you get a smooth base (you can also use a small spoon. Hojicha powder dissolves easily).
3. Then add about 180 ml of milk of your choice. Oat milk is our favourite: it provides a natural sweetness and a comforting texture that makes the hojicha latte even more soothing.
Delivery time
- Metropolitan France: 3 to 4 working days
- Europe: 4 to 10 working days
- International: 8-20 working days
Estimated delivery times begin once your order has been shipped and only apply to products in stock.
Aki-san: A name, a soul, a taste.
At Maïdo, each tea has a personality.
Aki-san (秋) is autumn.
It's that time of year when the days slow down, the light softens, and we appreciate simple moments more. This hojicha fits perfectly with that atmosphere.
Warm, round, and lightly roasted, it brings an immediate sense of comfort.
It’s the kind of drink you choose to settle down with, breathe, and enjoy a moment to yourself.
And yet, behind this apparent simplicity, Aki-san hides a true finesse.
Made from first-flush leaves, it develops more subtle aromas, a smoother texture, and a complexity not always found in classic hojicha.
A perfect balance. A taste that soothes without tiring. A hojicha that naturally becomes part of daily life.
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What makes hojicha so special?
Low in caffeine and a calm mind
Thanks to its low caffeine content, hojicha can be enjoyed at any time of day without concern.
Ideal for slowing down and enjoying a quiet moment, even at the end of the day.
Unique and comforting taste
Unlike classic green teas, hojicha is roasted.
The result: toasted, warm, almost gourmet aromas that evoke cocoa or hazelnut.
Easy to prepare and versatile
In powdered hojicha version, it can be easily incorporated into your drinks or recipes.
No brewing required: just mix... and enjoy.
Daily well-being
Rich in antioxidants, hojicha helps maintain the body's natural balance.
Less astringent and milder, it easily fits into a simple and comforting wellness routine.
FAQs
Matcha and hojicha are both Japanese green teas, but they couldn't be more different!
Matcha is made from young leaves ground into a fine powder, with a vegetal taste and a beautiful green color.
Hojicha, on the other hand, is a roasted green tea: its leaves are roasted at high temperatures, which gives it a golden-brown color and gourmet notes of hazelnut, caramel, and toasted grains. The result: zero bitterness, a comforting sweetness, and a much lower caffeine content than matcha. Two worlds, one shared passion for Japanese tea.
Yes, but very little! Roasting significantly reduces the caffeine present in the leaves. We're talking about 7 to 20 mg per cup, compared to up to 200 mg for coffee. This is what makes hojicha a perfect ally for the afternoon, or even the evening, without risking counting sheep all night long.
If you are sensitive to caffeine, hojicha could very well become your new best friend.
It couldn't be simpler! Place a teaspoon of hojicha powder in your cup, add hot water at around 75-80°C, and mix well.
Craving a hojicha latte? Add milk or plant-based milk (hot or cold), froth it, and there you have it: a cozy moment in less than a minute. No need to be a tea master to enjoy it.
Not at all, and that's precisely what makes it so special! Roasting eliminates the tannins responsible for bitterness.
The result? Sweet, roasted, slightly sugary notes, reminiscent of hazelnut or caramel. It's a tea that even people who don't like tea enjoy.