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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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Serves
5 cups
Author Notes
Hojicha is produced by roasting the green tea over heat. Because of the roasting process, Hojicha is rich in flavor and aroma, contains less caffeine and has a nice brown color. You can make Hojicha at home by following the simple steps described in my recipe. —Rie
Ingredients
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5 teaspoons
Green Tea Leaves
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3 1/2 cups
Hot Water
Directions
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Put the green tea leaves in a frying pan and turn to medium heat.
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Roast the green tea leaves over low heat for about 2-3 minutes until the green tea become light brown. Swirl around the green tea leaves in the pan. Be careful not to burn them.
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Turn the heat to low and roast the green tea leaves for another 10-12 minutes until it becomes dark brown and aromatic.
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Turn off the heat and put the roasted tea leaves in a strainer to remove burned unsavory leaves.
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Put the roasted tea leaves or Hojicha in a teapot and add the boiling water.
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Cover the teapot and steep the tea leaves for about 30 seconds.
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Serve hot in the tea cups.
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