Backlog from October 8th:
This is my first time to try houjicha. It’s definitely an interesting looking tea. The majority of the blend looks like broken twigs. I let this cool 6 minutes per the instructions. I can taste the pumpkin and am certainly picking up on the roasted quality of the tea. This might be good with some agave nectar or maple syrup in place of the honey I’m using. It’s hard to tell if I’m tasting pumpkin or spices since they often go hand in hand. I think it’s the spices I taste most of all. This is kind of strange but I actually prefer this now that it has cooled to room temperature. There is a caramel flavor that I didn’t taste before.
Second Steep
8 ounces water + 180 degrees + 4 minutes
I’m getting more of the spices in this second cup.
Flavors: Caramel, Pumpkin, Roasted, Spices
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I tried houjicha for the first time this year. The smokiness is a bit much for me, but my husband LOVES it. I found for plain houjicha though, 1 steep was all it could handle before it got too weak. Maybe that’s just my preference though :P
I didn’t notice any smokiness here, but it may have been hiding behind the spices. I know I’ve enjoyed smoky teas before so I’ll be on the lookout for plain houjicha to see if it’s my thing. This one was definitely fun to try. I love all these autumn teas!
I tried houjicha for the first time this year. The smokiness is a bit much for me, but my husband LOVES it. I found for plain houjicha though, 1 steep was all it could handle before it got too weak. Maybe that’s just my preference though :P
I didn’t notice any smokiness here, but it may have been hiding behind the spices. I know I’ve enjoyed smoky teas before so I’ll be on the lookout for plain houjicha to see if it’s my thing. This one was definitely fun to try. I love all these autumn teas!