Comforting and chocolatey.
Organic Hojicha AKANE has a smooth and gentle aroma reminiscent of chocolate, and its subtle astringency makes it especially comforting when enjoyed as a latte. AKANE is perfect for those days when you want to sit back, relax, and take a deep breath.
Recommended for:
✔︎ Iced Tea
✔︎ Latte
Our favorite way to drink AKANE? A simple hojicha latte with a dash of sweetener.
Region: Kyoto
Ingredient: 100% Japanese organic roasted green tea
Net weight: 30g (1.05oz) / 100g (3.5oz)
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In the middle of Japan lies Uji, Kyoto, the renowned and historic heart of green tea cultivation. With slightly elevated terrain and well-drained, red soils, Uji offers an ideal environment for tea plants to thrive, yielding exquisite tea.
Not all premium matcha is suited for lattes. That’s why we label our matcha by purpose: koicha (thick tea), usucha (thin tea), latte, and culinary. Koicha-grade matcha has a rich umami flavor with low bitterness—perfect for traditional preparation but easily overpowered by milk. Latte-grade matcha, on the other hand, has a bolder taste with slight bitterness that balances well with milk or sweetener. Choosing the right grade will make a big difference in your matcha experience.
There is no "ceremonial" tea in the Japanese matcha grading system. However, in a traditional tea ceremony, the host will make usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea) for their guests.
At chacha maimai, we follow the Japanese tea grading system and rank matcha based on elements such as:
- purpose: for koicha / usucha / latte and desserts / culinary
- harvesting method: hand-picked / machine harvested
- milling process: stone-milled / machine
The expiration date is marked on the back of each product. For optimal freshness, store matcha in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep it air-tight to prevent oxidation and consume as soon as possible.
We offer free economy shipping on orders over $100. Expedited shipping options are also available at an additional cost. Currently we deliver only to the U.S.
Please note that we do not accept returns. However, if your item arrives damaged, please contact us by email.
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