Great quality, deeply roasted, caramel-like tase. I like the very thin grain texture. It is more roasted, less astringent-strong hojicha flavor than others I´ve tried. So it will depend on your preferences.
My girls and I finished the Hojicha matcha 100g within 1 week. It was so delicious. Will order more. Thank you.
The powder of roasted green tea is something I've only recently heard of. I bought this to try it and I was surprised by the smoky flavor. It almost tastes like coffee. I made cookies with this hojicha powder too and they were good. It also makes nice lattes.
Tastes a bit more earthy than chocolatey (which another vendor's resembled) - which I assume is a more accurate taste of hochija when I get it unsweetened at coffeeshops. I saw the note prior about brewing temps leading to bitterness so trying to be more mindful of that. All in all, a great value for the size.
Recommended powder, takes just like freshly brewed hojicha leaves and much simpler without leftover leaves (that can be re-used 1-2 times). Flavor earthy and deliciously grasses. Slight caffeine amounts.