Hōjicha (Houjicha) (ほうじ茶) is a Japanese green tea. It is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed. The tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish brown. The process was first performed in Kyoto, Japan in the 1920s and its popularity persists today.
Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Chiffon Cake
Try a slightly different sweet treat this week with this simple recipe for hojicha-infused chiffon cake. Hojicha is green tea that has gone through an extra roasting process, turning the tea leaves brown and giving the tea a rich, roasted flavour with a hint of sweetness.
Hojicha & Kuromame Roll Cake ほうじ茶黑豆ロールケーキ
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