Our highest grade hojicha

Even today, Wazuka Town in Kyoto Prefecture, with its clear streams, green mountains, and rolling hills of tea plantations, has long been known as a major producer of Uji tea.

Mr. Toshihiro Maeno, a tea master who won the individual division of the 50th National Tea Judging Technology Competition and won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, uses high-quality tea leaves grown in a tea garden surrounded by rich nature to create delicious hojicha . Using skillful techniques, they are roasted to a highly fragrant and robust taste .

Hojicha is made by roasting stems called karigane to bring out the fragrant aroma and sweetness, and you may be surprised by the color of the tea leaves.

Kyoto's Ichiban Hojicha is our highest quality Hojicha, made from superior raw materials and using superior technology .

You can enjoy the authentic taste of the real thing.