Premium Hojicha KikuKaori Leaf Tea

Kikukaori Hojicha

Aromatic Roasted Green Tea with Premium Karigane

Kikukaori Hojicha is a distinctive roasted Japanese green tea made by blending first-flush Senryu tea leaves with premium karigane—the tender stems carefully selected from the same high-quality tea leaves used to produce ceremonial-grade matcha.

A Unique Roasting Process

For Kikukaori Hojicha, these premium first-flush tea leaves and high-quality karigane are gently roasted to bring out a warm, toasty fragrance while preserving the tea's natural sweetness and smooth finish.

The result is a hojicha with a beautifully balanced flavor—rich, fragrant, and remarkably mellow.

Its signature aroma has made Kikukaori one of our most popular roasted teas among customers who appreciate both depth of flavor and elegance.

What is Senryu?

Senryu (川柳) is a premium Japanese green tea known for its rich aroma and naturally smooth, full-bodied flavor. Only the first harvest of the season is used, when the leaves are at their freshest and most flavorful.

What is Karigane?

Karigane is a high-grade stem tea made from the tender stems and veins of shaded tea plants grown for matcha and gyokuro. Because these tea plants are carefully shaded before harvest, the stems develop a naturally sweet, mellow flavor with rich umami.

Karigane is considered one of Japan's finest stem teas and is prized for its delicate sweetness and refined aroma.

About Marukyu Koyamaen: A 350-Year Legacy in Uji, Kyoto:

Founded in the early 18th century, Marukyu Koyamaen has been producing premium Japanese tea for over 350 years in Uji, Kyoto. Best known for its exceptional matcha, Koyamaen is highly respected among tea ceremony practitioners around the world. Its teas not only embody the essence of Japanese tradition but also play an important role in sharing the spirit of the tea ceremony globally.