Frequently asked questions
What is hojicha?
Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with a mellow, toasted and lightly caramelized taste.
Roasting gives the leaves their brown color and a rounder, more toasted profile.
Is Terre organic?
Yes. Terre is JAS certified, the Japanese equivalent of an organic certification. It is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers under Japan's organic standards.
How can I use Terre?
Terre works in both drinks and pastries. In a hot or iced latte, it reveals roasted notes close to caramel and cocoa.
In desserts, it adds aromatic depth and roasted sweetness to cakes, creams and cookies.
Its mellow, toasted flavor also works in a simple hot cup.
Does hojicha contain caffeine?
Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea, and it contains caffeine.
Roasting gives it a mellow, toasted taste.
What does hojicha taste like?
Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with a mellow, toasted taste.
Roasting gives its leaves a brown color and nutty, caramel-like notes.
Its rounded flavor works in a simple cup or a latte.