{"title":"Nutty \u0026 roasted","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted, malty and chocolaty aromas – warm, deep and wonderful for winding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm aromas through roasting and oxidation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting gives tea nutty, smooth notes. Examples include the Japanese \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hojicha\"\u003eHojicha\u003c\/a\u003e, reminiscent of walnut and cocoa, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/japan-genmaicha\"\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e with roasted rice, the lightly roasted \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asamushi-sencha\"\u003eAsamushi Premium Sencha\u003c\/a\u003e and the oolongs \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dong-ding-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eDong Ding\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Medium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore strongly oxidized teas turn malty and chocolaty: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-schwarztee\"\u003eTaiwan Assamica #8\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is tea roasted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting makes the aroma rounder and smoother and brings out nutty, caramelly notes. Read more in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/tee-roesten-was-macht-geroesteten-tee-so-besonders\"\u003eRoasting tea – what makes roasted tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes roasted tea have less caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of hojicha, yes – roasting makes it lose a large part of its caffeine. You'll find the classification for each tea on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Medium Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love roasty, robust flavors, Harendong Medium Oolong is exactly right for you. The tea is gently roasted during production, which makes its taste softer, rounder and sweeter. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open after brewing and reveal their full splendor. Made in the style of Taiwanese oolongs, it is a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roast is still clearly noticeable on the dry tea leaves: they smell deep and dark, and fine noses will also pick up a light caramel note and a subtle earthiness. Over the infusions, the initially roasty taste shifts toward a sweeter, almost fruity direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Harendong Medium Oolong up to five times. For the perfect cup, use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 3 minutes, each further one for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/UIU2fJvK8gw\" title=\"Harendong Medium Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, we don't have any BBQ – but if you're in the mood for more roasty flavor, check out our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy roasted teas taste so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/tee-roesten-was-macht-geroesteten-tee-so-besonders\"\u003eRoasting tea – what makes roasted tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). The fresh, floral version from the same garden is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-light-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Light Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206220295,"sku":"07","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206220359,"sku":"08","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_b04a5257-3e6b-4109-a38d-b8abdfd39a41.jpg?v=1543505252"},{"product_id":"himalayan-imperial-black-nepal","title":"Himalayan Imperial Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Himalayan Imperial Black is an extremely high-quality and intense black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the rise: the Nepalese are driven to create a tea culture all of their own – not just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. The Imperial Black is wonderful after a meal or whenever you are craving something sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial Black is probably one of the most unusual black teas we have ever come across. Dry, it smells of cocoa beans and forest berries – and once you pour water over it, things really get going. It tastes as if the leaves had been freshly picked in a chocolate wonderland, without even a hint of bitterness. A symphony for black tea lovers and everyone who wants to become one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000, and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas right next to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One thing that makes Jun Chiyabari really special is its love of experimenting: teas like the Imperial Black or our Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, let the Himalayan Imperial Black steep for 2–3 minutes, using 6 g of tea leaves and 500 ml of boiling water. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iH1TV795TRU\" title=\"Himalayan Imperial Black – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time you are craving chocolate, watch our tasting video (in German) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hand-rolled-himalayan-tips\"\u003eHand Rolled Himalayan Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from there too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35393981511,"sku":"03","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35393981575,"sku":"04","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":51030238363914,"sku":"03","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_400be1c7-d745-43a3-820b-9326a1001483.jpg?v=1532192269"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-oolong-taiwan","title":"Dong Ding Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Dong Ding Oolong from Mr. Huang, who took over his father’s business. His father was one of the first tea farmers in Taiwan to focus intensively on producing particularly high-quality teas. Like his father, the son now carries forward the idea of high-quality tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting, we were especially surprised by the complexity of the aromas: in the first infusion they are bold and nutty, and with further infusions they shift toward lighter, more floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Huang’s tea garden in Taiwan’s Nantou region and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. Dong Ding (凍頂) roughly means “icy peak” and is the name of one of Taiwan’s best-known tea-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Huang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing Dong Ding Oolong at 80 °C for 3–4 minutes. You can steep it up to five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9QGdeymD-Wc\" title=\"Dong Ding Oolong – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to Dong Ding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out what makes Taiwanese oolongs special in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/worin-unterscheiden-sich-chinesische-und-taiwanesische-oolong-tees\"\u003eHow do Chinese and Taiwanese oolong teas differ?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Nantou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531654160418,"sku":"30","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988172263458,"sku":"31","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/dongdingcomposition.jpg?v=1517300028"},{"product_id":"jin-xuan-oolong","title":"Jin Xuan Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe brew this tea in the Friends of Tea office almost every day – we're all big oolong fans, after all. Mr. Cai grows Jin Xuan Oolong, just like our Milk Oolong, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, achieving a great quality with an especially intense taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Xuan Oolong is a typical Taiwanese oolong and reveals floral, earthy and nutty notes when brewed. An enchanting oolong that wins you over with its multifaceted taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Cai's tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of about 1,000 meters. This wonderfully aromatic tea is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, whose name translates as \"golden daylily\". This cultivar is especially known for its creamy, milky taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Jin Xuan Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/L8VRfhjBdv0\" title=\"Jin Xuan Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this concentrated taste experience in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cultivars like Jin Xuan are all about is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/was-ist-ein-tee-kultivar-tee-wissen\"\u003eWhat is a tea cultivar?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from the same tea farmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531701706786,"sku":"32","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988284887074,"sku":"33","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/jinxuancomposition.jpg?v=1519978210"},{"product_id":"assam-golden-tips-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is one of the best Assam teas we have ever tasted. It was a major reason for founding Friends of Tea: during a video shoot at Glenburn, we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas directly to you – without detours and without middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Himalayan Imperial Black, the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is another of our strong black teas. Freshly brewed, it tastes bold and distinctive, and for many it is the ideal start to the day. Many people like to drink their Assam with milk – but we recommend trying our Glenburn Assam without milk first, so you can discover all its nuances. The liquor is a wonderful amber orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Assam region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, you infuse the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips at 100 °C and let it steep for 3 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and regularly source high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read how best to prepare black tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same estate, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e is also bold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549884366882,"sku":"23","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549884399650,"sku":"24","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/assamsplit.jpg?v=1529662769"},{"product_id":"japan-genmaicha","title":"Japan Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha (玄米茶) is a Japanese green tea mixed with roasted brown rice, which gives it a wonderfully warm, nutty and full-bodied aroma. In old Japan, tea was a precious commodity reserved for the rich and powerful. To make it more affordable, ordinary people mixed their tea with roasted rice – this made it cheaper and gave it a very special taste. Today, tea is affordable for nearly everyone, but genmaicha has kept its place as a specialty in the hearts of tea drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste of Japan Genmaicha is distinctive and exciting. The juicy sencha forms a fresh, bright tea base. The roasted rice gives the tea a nutty, toasty aroma and a slightly sweet taste that faintly recalls puffed rice. This tea isn't for everyone – but if you're looking for a special green tea specialty, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Genmaicha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Besides this genmaicha, our sencha and matcha are also made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Japan Genmaicha, it's best to steep 6 g of tea in 500 ml of water at 70 °C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also easily prepare genmaicha in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. For this, steep 4 g of tea in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Multiple infusions are explicitly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Japanese green tea is made is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/gruener-tee-herstellung-japan-gruentee\"\u003eGreen tea: production in Japan\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Love roasty aromas? Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hojicha\"\u003eJapan Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e or the mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bancha\"\u003eJapan Bancha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267181602,"sku":"49","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267214370,"sku":"50","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/genmaicha_split.jpg?v=1604741200"},{"product_id":"hojicha","title":"Japan Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eHojicha (焙じ茶) roughly means “roasted tea” in Japanese – and that is exactly what it is: a roasted green tea. Essentially, Hojicha is a true green tea that undergoes a fine roasting after production. This gives it a fantastic nutty aroma, makes it lighter in taste than other green teas and removes a large part of its caffeine. That makes Hojicha a great choice for the late afternoon or whenever you want less caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha tastes mildly nutty, reminiscent of walnuts, hazelnuts and, faintly, dark chocolate and cocoa. The infusion has an amber-colored cup and wins you over with its mild, light taste. Thanks to the roasting, the tea has hardly any bitterness and tastes wonderfully smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Our Sencha and Matcha also come from the same tea garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Hojicha is less sensitive to high water temperatures than other green teas. We like it best when you pour 500 ml of water at 80 °C over 6 g of tea leaves and let it steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha is also great to prepare in a kyusu, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. Let 4 g of tea leaves steep in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Why not try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003eKINTO Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e for this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Hojicha and Matcha differ is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/wo-liegt-der-unterschied-zwischen-hojicha-und-matcha\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Hojicha and Matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) – as well as how to turn it into a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/hojicha-latte\"\u003eHojicha Latte\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Also with a roasted aroma: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/japan-genmaicha\"\u003eJapan Genmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"80 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267804194,"sku":"45","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 GRAMM","offer_id":32957267836962,"sku":"46","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/hohicha_split.jpg?v=1604742481"},{"product_id":"asamushi-sencha","title":"Asamushi Premium Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Asamushi Premium Sencha is another high-quality addition to our green tea range. Unlike “classic” \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003esenchas\u003c\/a\u003e from Japan, it impresses less with a fresh, grassy taste and more with complex notes that are unusually warm for a sencha. For this tea, only the youngest and most tender leaves of the first spring harvest were picked – similar to a fine Gyokuro. After production, the tea is given a fine, light roasting called Hiire (火入れ). It is only gentle and does not change the appearance of the leaves, but it intensifies and rounds off the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like a precious \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e, the Asamushi Premium Sencha impresses with a complex, deep taste experience. In the first infusions, you’ll find notes of roasted almonds and dark chocolate. With each infusion, the aroma shifts more toward freshness and becomes slightly grassy. The cup glows in an intense, slightly cloudy golden green. A feast for all the senses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asamushi Premium Sencha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Besides this sencha, our Matcha is also made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e first spring harvest, only the youngest leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e light Hiire roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople could argue about the right way to prepare a sencha. We think it tastes best when you pour 500 ml of water at 70 °C over 6 g of tea leaves and let it steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sencha of this quality can also easily be prepared in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. Let 4 g of tea leaves steep in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Multiple infusions are explicitly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about this tea in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/der-neue-asamushi-premium-sencha-aus-kagoshima\"\u003eThe new Asamushi Premium Sencha from Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and more about the history of sencha in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/sencha-tee-die-geschichte-des-japanischen-gruntee\"\u003eSencha tea: the history of Japanese green tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Fresher and grassier: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 Gramm","offer_id":39401434972194,"sku":"53","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Gramm","offer_id":39401435004962,"sku":"54","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":39401435037730,"sku":"55","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/SenchaDuopng.png?v=1626001110"},{"product_id":"taiwan-schwarztee","title":"Taiwan Assamica #8 Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating black tea from Taiwan has a taste as versatile as its history is exciting. It comes from the TRES #8 cultivar, which was bred and developed by Taiwan’s “Tea Research and Extension Centre”. The original TRES #8 plants come from the Assam region in India, which is known for its bold, malty-sweet black teas. During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, many tea plants were brought from Assam to Taiwan to produce black tea there on a large scale. Some of these Assamica plants still grow wild in Taiwan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this taste were a feeling, it would be a cozy, rainy summer evening, snuggled up at Grandma’s. The Taiwan Assamica #8 black tea is incredibly intense and expressive, similar to an Assam, but much less bitter and much more on the sweet side. On top of that come light notes of cinnamon, licorice and cedarwood – an exciting and versatile taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality black tea comes from the Nantou region in Taiwan and is grown at an altitude of around 250 meters. The region in central Taiwan is known for its high-quality and special black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 250 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRES #8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves to 250 ml of water. As the leaves are large, give them plenty of room – ideally in a slightly larger teapot or a generously sized tea strainer. Pour boiling water over them, let steep for 3 minutes and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find tips on preparation in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). You can compare it with the original from India with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e – or try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560291082,"sku":"76","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560323850,"sku":"77","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560356618,"sku":"78","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Taiwan-Assamica-Schwarztee-Comp.jpg?v=1662055130"},{"product_id":"taiwan-red-oolong","title":"Taiwan Red Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you cross black tea and oolong? A lot of good things, as this Taiwan Red Oolong impressively proves. It's made from tea plants that are actually intended for greener oolong. However, the leaves are allowed to oxidize much longer than with other oolongs – creating almost, but only almost, a black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many black teas, Taiwan Red Oolong is hardly bitter and tastes round and pleasant. Still, its flavor is distinctive: sweet, slightly fruity and malty notes are reminiscent of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from a tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves for 250 ml of water at 95 °C and a steeping time of 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow oxidation and processing shape oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 Types of Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). 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