Midori Spring Organic Hojicha - Smooth Roasted Green Tea Powder, Antioxidants, Low Caffeinie, USDA, Vegan, NON GMO Japanese Masters Roast

The roasted flavours of this hojicha powder is incredibly smooth and well-balanced, offering a toasty, nutty taste that’s perfect for a calm, relaxing tea break. It’s less grassy compared to traditional green tea, which I personally prefer, and the flavours is deep without being overpowering.One of the things I appreciate the most is the low caffeine content, making it an ideal choice for evening sipping without the worry of staying awake. It has quickly become my go-to drink when I want something warm but not too stimulating. The powder dissolves easily, and I love that you can enjoy it both hot or cold, depending on your mood.The fact that it’s USDA certified organic, non-GMO, and vegan also gives me peace of mind about the quality and sourcing of the product. You can tell it’s crafted with care.Whether you’re already a fan of hojicha or new to it, this product is a must-try for anyone looking for a soothing, delicious tea with a rich roasted flavour. Highly recommended!

…. I was really pleased to be offered this powder to try. I love trying different and healthy drinks and foods.Unfortunately though I am unable to review it properly. This is because as I went to make some, I’d taken the lid off of the jar that I had decanted the powder into, only to drop the blinking jar……powder - and smashed glass - everywhere on the floor!!.I can tell you the air was proper blue…..for quite a while 🤣The tin is good quality though, the powder looks good…..it’s just that I did not get to taste it!I would order it again though and happy to recommend based on what I did experience with it……..

The powder comes in a sealed bag, tucked inside a tin with a snug-fitting lid. Its colour is a deep, rich amber, much like burnt caramel. The texture is fine and smooth, without any lumps, and it gives off a nutty, slightly smoky aroma with hints of caramel and roasted chestnuts. There is no mustiness or stale smell—just an inviting scent.When tasted in its powdered form, the tea has a gentle sweetness paired with roasted, earthy flavours and a mild bitterness. It is smooth and lacks the astringency I usually taste in non-roasted green tea powders. Although I haven’t tried toasted green tea before, I can compare it to non-roasted green tea powders like matcha.Brewed, the tea turns a reddish-brown with slight cloudiness and sediment. The aroma is rich, reminiscent of toasted nuts.In terms of flavour, it is mild, smooth, and rounded, with a naturally sweet, roasted taste that lingers pleasantly. Unlike non-roasted green tea, which can be grassy and quite bitter, this tea offers a distinct roasted, slightly vegetal flavour and only a touch of bitterness. The mouthfeel is smooth and silky, with no grit or harsh aftertaste.What I particularly enjoyed is how balanced the taste is—neither harsh nor overly bitter or smoky. It has a warm, comforting quality that regular green tea lacks.Another plus is that it has lower caffeine than unroasted green tea, making it perfect for an evening cup. It also feels gentler on the stomach compared to the sometimes harsh, astringent green teas that can cause me acid reflux and irritation.All in all, I found the roasted green tea enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone who prefers milder flavours.

I'm a big fan of green tea and have been for a long time unfortunately I found this particular type to be more bitter than usual and I found that even with hot water it didn't seem to dissolve completely.Mr said that I was too picky and she enjoyed it a lot.But apart from that the smell was good to container was great and it looked fine I just personally didn't like the taste myself although others enjoyed it thoroughly.

good flavour , worth the money , good color and quality, but i just feel like there are some aftertaste

Mixing one teaspoon (so two small matcha spoons) per cup with 4 tablespoons of 80 degree water and then whisking to a smooth frothy paste gives the appropriate matcha-like texture.If you've got a milk frother, you can mix the heated frothy milk to get a luxuriously textured rich deep tea latte.Compared to regular ceremonial matcha, the Hojicha has a more savoury deeper umami taste that is very satisfying.

This is delicious tea.It is the same tea as is often described as 'popcorn tea', as it does have popcorn type flavours going on, but in this version the roasted tea leaves are mixed into the water like matcha, rather than steeped like with loose leaf tea.I love green tea already, but this is even easier to drink than green tea. I find it a little easier on my stomach too than regular green tea.

Good quality hojicha powder, it’s definitely an acquired taste though! You can use in drinks and in hojicha baking recipes. The tin is so handy to keep the powder in as well so it’s sealed tight