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
Keep moving
Useful next clicks.
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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