Tea Showdown: Hojicha vs Matcha
Hojicha: The new matcha? What is it? Is the same as matcha? Is it related? Someone said that it's matcha's cousin! Lets find out!
Color
Matcha, as we all know very well by now, is bright green while hojicha has a reddish brown color
Process
Flat dried young green tea leaves are ground into powder form to make matcha, while rolled dried green tea leaves are roasted before being ground into powder. And surprisingly they come from the same plant!
Flavor
Matcha has a light, floral and a smooth taste while hojicha has thick, warm cocoa vibes with a woody-sweet finish
Caffeine
Matcha is higher on caffeine whereas hojicha has a low caffeine content
When to Consume
The best time to have a matcha drink is when you want to have an energy boost, while hojicha should be consumed when you want to relax
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