What is Hojicha

Hojicha is a roasted green tea, finely ground to deliver a smooth, nutty, caramel-like flavour. Naturally low in caffeine and gentle on the palate, it offers the same crafted ritual as matcha - with a softer energy profile. Unlike matcha, Perfect Ted's hojicha is slowly roasted to a carefully perfected medium roast. They’ve refined the process to achieve the ideal balance, creating a warm, deep and rounded flavour while naturally reducing most of the caffeine—which is why hojicha is often considered as “low caffeine matcha”

Why does it matter?

As more consumers become mindful of caffeine intake, particularly later in the day, hojicha provides a considered alternative that doesn’t compromise on quality or flavour. It plays the role of decaf within a premium tea range -expanding choice, broadening day-part appeal and elevating the low-caffeine moment rather than treating it as an afterthought. 

Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte

Prepare your Shot

• Whisk 3g hojicha with 40ml warm, not boiling water

Method

• Add 25ml of brown sugar simple syrup to the cup
• Fill cup with ice
• Pour in oat milk
• Gently pour your 40ml hojicha shot over the top

Fancy it hot?

To make this recipe as a hot drink, simply add your brown sugar syrup and hojicha shot to the base of your cup, and pour steamed milk on top.