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
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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