Form
Paper bags
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
200°F
Steep time
2-3 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Bancha green leaves roasted dark brown over high heat. Toasty, faintly caramel, almost like a thin amber broth. Most of the caffeine cooks off in the roast, so it drinks at any hour, including the late ones, when something warm is still wanted but a stimulant isn't.
Roasted dark. Caffeine cooked off. Drinks at any hour, including the late ones. 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 green, low caffeine, roasted-warm palette
- Format: Paper bags
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: low
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · evening green
- · low caffeine
- · roasted-warm palette
- · after dinner
Keep moving
Useful next clicks.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Yamamotoyama Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Bags worth it?+
Bancha green leaves roasted dark brown over high heat. Toasty, faintly caramel, almost like a thin amber broth. Most of the caffeine cooks off in the roast, so it drinks at any hour, including the late ones, when something warm is still wanted but a stimulant isn't. We keep it in the lineup for evening green and low caffeine.
How much caffeine is in Yamamotoyama Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Bags?+
It sits in the low range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 2-3 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Yamamotoyama Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Bags need?+
Brew at 200°F for 2-3 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Yamamotoyama Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Bags?+
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