{"product_id":"roast-it-yourself-hojicha-set","title":"Roast It Yourself Hojicha Set from Sayama, Saitama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cg-lead\"\u003eTwo bags from the same tea house in Sayama: one already roasted, one still waiting for you. Roast the second in a frying pan, then taste them side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha is green tea transformed by roasting. As the leaves warm, their fresh green aroma gives way to something toasted and sweet. Making a small batch at home takes just a few minutes — time to slow down, enjoy the fragrance, and put the kettle on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyanoen offers HOUJI-GEN specifically for home roasting — stem tea chosen for the purpose, not simply whatever was left unroasted, and sorted to a size that roasts evenly. It is something we rarely come across outside Japan. Paired with their finished light-roast hojicha, it brings two ways of enjoying tea to your kitchen: the tea already roasted, and the tea you roast yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 100g bags from Miyanoen in Sayama — a finished light-roast hojicha made from stem tea, and HOUJI-GEN for roasting at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few minutes in a dry frying pan is all it takes — nothing special needed. Our recipe walks you through it, with photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quiet moment before the first sip: roast your own, then taste it side by side with Miyanoen’s gentle light roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHOUJI-GEN is a tea we rarely come across outside Japan — shipped directly from Miyanoen in Sayama, Saitama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDetails, ingredients \u0026amp; allergens\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-roast hojicha (\u003cem\u003easa-iri\u003c\/em\u003e), made from stem tea, 100g; HOUJI-GEN, tea for home roasting, 100g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, Sayama, Saitama. Nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g total (100g × 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e None known.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sayama, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and strong smells. Roast small batches at a time to enjoy the aroma at its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eProducer’s story\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Miyanoen, a good cup of tea is closely tied to the time spent enjoying it. Brewing a pot, sitting down with someone, letting conversation unfold — these are the everyday pleasures they hope to share and pass on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family’s tea business dates to 1869, when they opened a shop in Tokyo. Today, in Sayama, Saitama, the fifth generation continues that work with an invitation to pause, even briefly, over tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat welcome rests on care that begins in the tea garden. Miyanoen grows its own tea and works with dedicated contract growers, sharing knowledge about soil, cultivation, and tea making. In their own factory, experienced tea masters work alongside modern equipment to bring out the aroma and flavor of each tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this pair, that care carries through to a few peaceful minutes in your kitchen. Open the bags, warm a little tea in a pan, and enjoy the fragrance before the kettle has even boiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyanoen’s finished hojicha is lightly roasted stem tea, with a gentle toasted aroma and mellow sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith HOUJI-GEN, the character changes as you roast. A lighter roast keeps more of the green tea’s freshness; a deeper roast brings a fuller, toastier aroma. Try a little at a time, then enjoy it alongside Miyanoen’s light roast — you may find yourself reaching for different cups on different days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to roast it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a small handful of HOUJI-GEN in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat. Use no oil or water, and spread the tea in a thin layer so it can move freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it moving gently with a wooden spoon or by shaking the pan. Over the next few minutes, watch the color deepen and enjoy the toasted aroma as it develops. The timing will vary with your pan, your heat, and how much tea you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tea is lightly browned and fragrant, tip it straight onto a cool plate — the hot pan will keep roasting it even after the heat is off. Let it cool before brewing. The full steps, with photos, are in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/hojicha-in-a-frying-pan\"\u003eHojicha in a Frying Pan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBrewing ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot, start with about 3g of roasted tea for 150ml of water just off the boil, and steep for around 30 seconds before pouring out all the tea. Adjust the amount or the steeping time to suit your cup — and if you are tasting the two bags side by side, use the same amount of tea, water, and time for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water brings out a gentler flavor, so use a little more tea than you would hot: about 10g — roughly 2 to 3 tablespoons — per litre of cold water. Add the tea loose or in a large filter to a clean bottle, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, strain out the leaves; left in for another day, they can turn the tea bitter. Keep what you strain out refrigerated and enjoy it that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are still choosing which Japanese tea belongs in your kitchen, our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/matcha-sencha-gyokuro-hojicha\"\u003eMatcha, Sencha, Gyokuro, or Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e lays them side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cg-foot\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips from Japan · Order more, pay less per item\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Miyanoen Co., Ltd. (有限会社宮野園)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49237222818027,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2520\/0107\/files\/roast-it-yourself-hojich.png?v=1788754395","url":"https:\/\/cookgood.jp\/products\/roast-it-yourself-hojicha-set","provider":"CookGood.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}