Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Japanese Hojicha Powder, Roasted Matcha Green Tea Powder – Teahouse Edition – Authentic Japanese Origin (1.76 Ounce Pouch)

Good option for hojicha powder for making lattes
As a fan of hojicha lattes, it is already difficult to find cafes that offer such drinks. Therefore, I took a gander at Amazon to look for hojicha powder, as I have the capabilities to make them at home, and I enjoy the process as well.I purchased the 50 g Jade Leaf Barista Hojicha Powder bag to make hojicha lattes, which cost me $9.95. Hojicha, being roasted green tea leaves, yields a nuttier, earthy taste with a deeper roasted flavor compared to ceremonial matcha powder I’ve bought from Japan. The powder is ground very finely and doesn’t require sifting, which is especially helpful when using the traditional method of mixing with a bamboo chasen whisk. The powder dissolves into hot water well and is a good pairing with milk or other milk alternatives such as oat or almond milk.The bag claims a single shot of hojicha is at a serving size of 1 gram (1/2 teaspoon) and 2 grams (1 teaspoon) for a double shot serving. I personally prefer a really rich hojicha flavor, so I use 4 grams (2 teaspoons), essentially a quadruple shot. Even if I will eventually finish the bag quicker, the higher intensity of flavor is something I enjoy more.In that case, the 50g/1.76 oz bag yields me about 12.5 servings. At $9.95, each serving of 4 grams/2 teaspoons costs me roughly $1.25. Considering the added cost of milk/milk alternatives, each latte I’ve made is about $2-$3, which is much more economical than paying $5-$7 for a hojicha latte from local cafes.I would recommend this powder to those interested in trying out hojicha as it does have the rich, deeply flavored and slightly roasted hojicha flavor I expect, but at a cheaper cost and better flavor than the few cafes that actually offer hojicha lattes.Overall, this product carries its value well, as it is both delicious and friendly to the wallet. Given this positive experience, I do plan on purchasing their Teahouse line of hojicha powder, as Jade Leaf claims on their website that the Teahouse variant is of a higher quality than their Barista powder.

Perfectly nutty and smooth
Perfect as a latte! I’ve only had one other hojicha and thought that it wasn’t that great, but the Jade Leaf one is perfect! It’s got a bitterness that’s similar to coffee, but doesn’t linger. It smells very umami, like seaweed but it goes away after you whisk it. No grainy feeling and very smooth! Lots of nutty notes and flavors when you add milk!

Delicious Hojicha Tea Powder!
Fantastic way to start the day with a smooth hojicha tea blend. So yummy and relaxing with a small amount of caffeine. Great value!!

I Surprisingly Love It!!
I needed something with less caffeine in it, but I love my Matcha! So I gave Hojicha a try and was very surprised! I can taste the tiniest amount of coffee, a little more matcha, then ends with like a black tea. It’s not as sweet as Matcha and is great with creamer (I use half & half).