08/19/2026
ππ΅ MEET HOJICHA β THE OTHER SIDE OF JAPANESE TEA π΅π
Matcha lovers, we want to introduce you to something a little different. π€
Welcome HOJICHA to Iced & Topped Bakery Shoppe!
So⦠what exactly is hojicha?
π―π΅ Hojicha is a Japanese roasted green tea. Unlike the vibrant green matcha you already know and love, hojicha tea leaves are roasted at high temperatures, transforming their color and creating a warm, toasted aroma and flavor.
Think roasty, nutty, slightly caramel-like and incredibly smooth. π€
π΅ HOJICHA vs. MATCHA
π MATCHA Made from shade-grown green tea leaves that are processed and ground into a fine powder. It has that beautiful bright-green color with a rich, vegetal and slightly earthy flavor.
π€ HOJICHA Green tea leaves are roasted, giving hojicha its gorgeous brown color and mellow, toasted flavor. For lattes, hojicha can also be finely ground into a powder and whisked into the drink.
And here's another interesting difference: hojicha is typically lower in caffeine than matcha, although the exact amount depends on the tea and preparation.
So no β that beautiful brown color isn't coffee or chocolate.
It's TEA! π΅π€
And now we're bringing this Japanese favorite to Iced & Topped and giving it our signature twist.
π« Hojicha Boysenberry Latte
π€ Classic Hojicha Latte
β¨ And you already know we're going to have some fun creating more flavors!
If you love matcha, consider this your invitation to meet its warm, roasted cousin.
WELCOME TO THE ICED & TOPPED FAMILY, HOJICHA! π€π΅π―π΅
π Iced & Topped Bakery Shoppe
Douglasville, Georgia
ππ½ MATCHA π or HOJICHA π€ β which team are you joining?
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