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“I’m sorry we’ve just run out of Matcha, would you like Hojicha instead?”
If faced with this question should you say “yes” or “no”?
The answer is simply a matter of comparing Matcha vs. Hojicha.
Matcha and Hojicha are similar in some ways—both green tea, both made in Japan.
However, that’s where the similarities end.
Let’s delve into the details of Matcha vs. Hojicha!
Matcha is made only from young tea leaves that are stone-ground into a fine powder.
Hojicha uses mature tea leaves, stems, and stalks that are roasted at ~200°C. The roasted tea is then left in loose leaf form or stone-ground into powder (just like Matcha)!
Matcha has over 20 times more caffeine than Hojicha!
On average, Matcha has 3.2 g of caffeine per 100 g; Hojicha has only 0.13 g of caffeine per 100 g.
This is because Hojicha uses parts of the tea plant that are naturally lower in caffeine. The heat from roasting may also breakdown some of the caffeine found in the leaves!
Matcha is thus the perfect morning pick-me-up whereas Hojicha is great for unwinding in the evening.
If you are sensitive to caffeine or want to reduce your caffeine intake, Hojicha is the tea for you.
The roasting process used in Hojicha has a significant impact on the teas flavour and fragrance.
Roasting reduces the bitterness of Hojicha, making it more palatable to some!
We would describe Hojicha as sweet yet smoky with a pleasant, earthy aroma.
Matcha, on the other hand, has a more savoury, umami flavour and fresh, grassy aroma.
Matcha has a signature bright green colour while Hojicha is a reddish-brown.
The green tea leaves used to make Matcha are specially grown in the shade. This causes the leaves to produce more of the green pigment, chlorophyll!
As for Hojicha, its reddish-brown tone is due to the tea being roasted.
The exact hue of Hojicha will depend on how it was roasted, when it was harvested, and the origins of the leaves.
Matcha, which translates to ground tea, is always in powdered form.
In contrast, Hojicha can be sold as whole tea leaves or in powdered form!
This means Matcha is always whisked with a bamboo whisk known as a Chasen.
Hojicha can be prepared either with a whisk or steeped in a teapot, depending on the type you are using.
As you can see, there are several notable differences between the two Japanese green teas.
When it comes down to Matcha vs. Hojicha, choosing the right tea for you all boils down to personal preference.
We recommend trying both before deciding which you like best!
One of the most awesome matcha. Taste good! It’s part of my daily routine now.
Tried the matcha drinks before it was rebranded to Crafti and loved the matcha and bought the matcha powder to make the matcha myself and love it. Their matcha powder is a luscious green colour unlike other brands I’ve seen and it doesn’t have the bitter taste. So, it’s both an eye candy to look at the matcha latte that I made as well as enjoying the matcha latte.
The crafti matcha set is of top quality. I love everything about it from the packaging to preparing the drink and to tasting it.
I really love the design and how the matcha drinks look so pretty in it but unfortunately i barely used it for 3 days when it broke. I accidentally knocked it over on my kitchen counter, it tilted and fell horizontally then the rim portion just shattered into pieces. Was really surprised as it was really just a light fall - i have had other glass cups that fell the same way and was unscath. So to be honest this cup is way too fragile for daily usage. It has no handle as well and is quite wide so it is harder for petite ladies to hold. So sad but dont think i will purchase again as its too fragile. You have to be very very careful when using this and cannot knock it into things.
Hi Wq,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about our Crafti Slow Sippin' Double-Walled Glass Tumbler. I’m so sorry to hear it broke immediately after the fall. We truly apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
We’ll share this with our team to ensure we address the issue and prevent it from happening in the future. Our team will also reach out to you via email shortly to assist further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
A convert for sure! You can drink it on its own which is how I like it.
I’m not a matcha with milk fan but I’m certainly the traditional matcha tea lover who enjoy the process of whisking a bowl of simple green tea into foaming smooth froth. This ceremonial reserve serves it purpose w it delicate flavour minus the bitter taste. Thumbs up.
Bought their Uji matcha powder and tumbler. Happy w purchase. Just look at how vibrant the color is! I am a matcha lover and it's so exp to drink matcha outside :( Getting Crafti's matcha power was definitely worth the money with no regrets.
Hoping to have more offers or discounts in the future ((:
Not the taste that I'm looking for but can't find anything to complain about it. It's a very safe matcha to drink for people who's concerned about bitterness. It froths easily with a whisk.
Feels sturdy and it keeps cold drinks well. Easy to wash too due to the wide mouth. The markings also make it easy to measure quantity of water required.
