{"product_id":"honoka-light-roast-uji-hojicha-powder","title":"Honoka – Light Roast Uji Hojicha Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight Roast Hojicha Powder – Uji (Honoka 100g Pouch)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight Roast | Naturally Low in Caffeine | Uji-Grown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, golden, and quietly warming — \u003cstrong\u003eHonoka\u003c\/strong\u003e is our light-roast hojicha, milled to a fine powder. Where a dark roast goes bold, Honoka keeps its restraint: a gentle toast that leaves the tea's green heart intact. The name means \u003cem\u003ea faint glow\u003c\/em\u003e, and that's exactly the experience — warmth without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted just enough to coax out honey and toasted chestnut while preserving a delicate, grassy sweetness underneath. The result is an approachable, low-caffeine cup that's as easy in the evening as it is in the morning — smooth, softly sweet, and never sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TASTING NOTES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted chestnut, warm honey, gentle caramel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-bodied, smooth, softly sweet finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm amber-gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Hiroshi, our Judan Chashi — a Level 10 tea master, the only one of his rank in Kyoto — whose family has grown tea in the Uji region since 1827.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshi takes no shortcuts. From leaf to roast to fine powder, every step is done to his standard, resulting in a light roast of remarkable balance and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PREPARATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk 1–2 tsp with 3–4 oz hot water. Unlike matcha, hojicha takes hotter water gracefully — around 185°F is ideal, as roasting mellows any astringency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatte:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk 1–2 tsp into a splash of hot water, then top with steamed milk for a naturally sweet, caffeine-light latte.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into baked goods, ice cream, or whipped cream for a toasty depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ABOUT HOJICHA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eAbout Hojicha\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha is Japanese green tea that's been roasted, transforming its fresh, vegetal character into something warm, toasty, and rounded. The roast also breaks down much of the tea's caffeine, making hojicha one of the gentlest teas in the Japanese tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a powder, Honoka gives you the whole leaf in every cup — whisked like matcha, blended into lattes, or baked into your favorite recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LOW CAFFEINE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"ou-acc-btn\"\u003eNaturally Low in Caffeine\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ou-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause roasting reduces caffeine, Honoka is \u003cstrong\u003enaturally low in caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cup you can enjoy in the evening, or share with the whole household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, comforting, and easy any time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Origin Uji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49120962183403,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2995\/5307\/files\/OriginUji-LightRoastHojichaFingerSmear.png?v=1785251402","url":"https:\/\/originuji.com\/products\/honoka-light-roast-uji-hojicha-powder","provider":"Origin Uji","version":"1.0","type":"link"}