House Roasted Shizuoka Houjicha

50g

$30.00

House Roasted Shizuoka Houjicha

$30.00

This tea comes to us through Takayuki Oyaizu, a third-generation Chashi based in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka. The Oyaizu family has been sourcing tea from regional farmers throughout Shizuoka to craft expressive, distinctive teas since 1949. While we primarily source matcha from Oyaizu-san, we were excited to collaborate with him to source a best-in-class stem tea (boucha) harvested from local tea fields throughout Shizuoka to use as a base for our roast club programming. We would describe the profile of this offering as ultra classic—soft, nutty, a little sweet, and with a lingering toastiness—the perfect selection for mizudashi or flash brewed cold brews in the summer heat.

Tasting Notes

Hawberry
Jasmine
Apple

Information

Producer: Various Small Farmers
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Shizuoka
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 50g

Fruity
Floral
Earthy

This tea comes to us through Takayuki Oyaizu, a third-generation Chashi based in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka. The Oyaizu family has been sourcing tea from regional farmers throughout Shizuoka to craft expressive, distinctive teas since 1949. While we primarily source matcha from Oyaizu-san, we were excited to collaborate with him to source a best-in-class stem tea (boucha) harvested from local tea fields throughout Shizuoka to use as a base for our roast club programming. We would describe the profile of this offering as ultra classic—soft, nutty, a little sweet, and with a lingering toastiness—the perfect selection for mizudashi or flash brewed cold brews in the summer heat.

Preparation

Iced

Water: 150ml
Leaf Amount: 6g (195F)
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Pour over ice

Hot

Water: 180ml (190°F)
Leaf Amount: 5g
Brew Time: 1 minute

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Various Small Farmers

We work closely with a network of small farms through our connections to Japan’s regional tea markets. Each prefecture maintains its own auction system, where teas from local producers are bid on. Our trusted partners participate in these markets on our behalf, giving us access to teas from multiple farmers—often thoughtfully blended—to achieve a balance of exceptional quality and consistent volume. Since a single tea can often draw from the harvests of a dozen or more producers, we consider it best described as the work of multiple small growers—comparable to a field blend in the world of wine, where balance and character emerge from the harmony of many sources.