Organic Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf from Japan - ShiZen Tea (Organic Houjicha 100g)

Authentic Japanese mom states this is the best green tea you could buy online! No bitterness, smooth and delicious!

EXCELLENT quality and flavor OVERALL with proper preparation (depth of flavor depends on water quality, temperature of water, & length of brewing/steeping time). Not my 1st time ordering & purchasing loose leaf tea from Okiwari, Inc. They are well known for their fine Hoji cha. This brand is produced properly with strict quality controls in place. Mfg. packaging is sealed & sturdy (ideal for this type of tea). I consider the product quite a good value & reasonable. Used to ship from Japan via regular international airmail in padded envelope but now arrives via FED EX INT Priority. Has (thus far) arrived intact & fine condition. Store according to Okiwari recommendations.

It has a lovely flavour. The roasting of the tea does not leave an overpowring taste in the tea and the taste is rich with a soothing feel.

This hо̄jicha is delicious—very toasty/nutty with a touch of caramel sweetness, thanks to a good balance of leaves and stems. And for the quality, you can't beat the price.

This tea is clean and fresh with a little bite of green taste. It’s uplifting and gets me where I want to go without making me nervous. I ❤️❤️❤️ this tea‼️😊

I write very few reviews but wanted to take the time to thank the growers for their efforts. As an organic grower for 30 years, I appreciate their intent. That aside, this is wonderful tea by my experience. The leaves are larger than any loose leaf I have purchased. As to taste, I likely depart from tea drinkers who brew for flavor. I do not mind the "bitterness" that comes from using very hot water and long brewing times because I drink green tea for the catechins and understand the hotter the water and longer the brewing time, the more catechins. But, as to the quality, this is excellent tea.

Excellent tea! The leaves looked fresh, were dark green and structuraly well preserved (very small amount of powder). The brew was likewise fresh tasting and delicious. This was the first time I'd ordered tea from ShiZen. I am very pleased with their product and have just placed my second order.

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