AMANO
Premium Houjicha
Description
From award-winning producer Kai san in Takachiho, this houjicha is made from kamairicha (pan-fired green tea), showcasing the diversity of Kyushu-made houjicha.
Kai san's expertise shines in this carefully roasted and fragrant houjicha, where large leaves develop a rich, savory aroma. The result is a gentle houjicha, low in caffeine yet remarkably balanced, with a clear cereal and kinako scent, and light tobacco afternotes. With its mellow savory taste, it delivers both flavor and fragrance in every cup.
Ideal for afternoon and evening enjoyment, this houjicha pairs well with meals or stands alone as a comforting brew. Perfect for those seeking a refined, low-caffeine Japanese tea experience with authentic artisanal character.
Information
Net Weight: 80gHarvest: 2026Origin: 100% Japanese tea from MiyazakiQuality and type: Premium Houjicha Organic: No Cultivars: Conservation: 12 months unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 8g / 0.28 oz |
| Water180ml / ~6 fl oz |
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Temperature95C / 203F |
 | Time20 |
Tasting Guide
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KAI MASAYA
Located high in the mountains of northwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, the Takachiho area is frequently shrouded in fog, making it perfect for quality tea leaves. Legend connects many deities of the Japanese Shinto pantheon to the area, bestowing upon it the moniker “Village of the Gods.” Patchworked across 520 acres of this luminous land lie the fields of Kai Seichaen.
Kai Masaya is a fourth-generation grower, continuing an over 70-year tradition of Kai family tea cultivation. Working alongside his parents and workers he considers to be “like family,” Masaya produces award-winning Oolong, Koucha, and Kamairicha. With the knowledge that the number of tea farmers in the Takachiho domain is decreasing, the Kai family goal is continuing the tradition of tea growing for the sake of his hometown as well as the enjoyment of new clientele.
It’s just as important to him that his tea remains a local favorite as well as a national one–and we hope, an international hit as well.
