Hojicha

Made from leaves that have not been oxidized.
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Apr 11th, '09, 01:48
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by tenuki » Apr 11th, '09, 01:48

I just roast my own from stale sencha or kukicha. <sticks tongue out at Chip>
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Apr 11th, '09, 12:05
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by Chip » Apr 11th, '09, 12:05

tenuki wrote:I just roast my own from stale sencha or kukicha. <sticks tongue out at Chip>
I often do the same, just not to powdered sencha or matcha. 8)
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Apr 11th, '09, 14:13
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by spot52 » Apr 11th, '09, 14:13

Do you like the results you get from home roasting like that? Is there a noticeable difference?
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by Chip » Apr 11th, '09, 14:54

It comes out generally pretty good, have to be careful not to scorch it or just over do it.

I also blend it with various fired grains as well. I use a lot of different grains found in Asain "tea." Rice, many kinds (genmai), Mugi (barley), Buckwheat. I do a lot of blending.
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Apr 22nd, '09, 16:58
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by teashionista » Apr 22nd, '09, 16:58

For those of us located in Seattle (and vicinity), Uwajimaya is having it's Sakura Sale. I just picked up Sugimoto's Houjicha (at $2 off)... Their flyer also advertises a good price on a Zojirushi air pot.

Not on sale (and not houjicha-related), but they have Den's Sakura Sencha available! I picked up two packs--should last me till my shincha order arrives :D
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Apr 22nd, '09, 17:06
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by hooksie » Apr 22nd, '09, 17:06

How do you guys roast your own houji? I gave it a shot once but pretty much had no idea what I was doing...
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Apr 22nd, '09, 17:30
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by tenuki » Apr 22nd, '09, 17:30

hooksie wrote:How do you guys roast your own houji? I gave it a shot once but pretty much had no idea what I was doing...
These two young canadians can show you how.
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