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Refrigerate and re-close for extended shelf life
The bud and top two leaves are cut at the peak of flavor
squeezed and added to fresh salads
Due to this change you may experience a slight variation in color and flavor from previous orders
Jar is vacuum sealed and easy to re-close for extended shelf life
Hojicha Roasted Green Tea, Organic Size:5.5 lb Refrigerate and re-close for extendedBy early summer in the Uji district, traditional center of the Japanese tea industry, the tea farmers harvest the larger, older tea leaves and small twigs for Hojicha. They steam this mixture to prevent fermentation, mix it with volcanic sand, and roast it in revolving ovens. The sand, later removed, facilitates slow, even heating. This gives the tea its distinctive smoky or nutty flavor. The result is unparalleled taste and quality, as perfectly