Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
195°F
Steep time
30 sec
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Sencha leaves and stems roasted dark over a charcoal fire. The colour of brewed coffee, the body of a tea. Toasty, caramel-edged, almost no astringency — and the roast knocks the caffeine down far enough that a cup at ten doesn't argue with sleep.
Roasted dark. Toasty, caramel-edged. A cup at ten won't argue with sleep. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: evening, low-caffeine afternoons, roast palettes
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: low
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · evening
- · low-caffeine afternoons
- · roast palettes
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Ippodo Kuradashi Hojicha — 80g Bag worth it? +
Sencha leaves and stems roasted dark over a charcoal fire. The colour of brewed coffee, the body of a tea. Toasty, caramel-edged, almost no astringency — and the roast knocks the caffeine down far enough that a cup at ten doesn't argue with sleep. We keep it in the lineup for evening and low-caffeine afternoons.
How much caffeine is in Ippodo Kuradashi Hojicha — 80g Bag? +
It sits in the low range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 30 sec window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Ippodo Kuradashi Hojicha — 80g Bag need? +
Brew at 195°F for 30 sec. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Ippodo Kuradashi Hojicha — 80g Bag? +
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