Nagasaki Houjicha Powder

If you love rich, roasted flavors, this Nagasaki Houjicha Powder is a perfect way to bring a deeper tea experience into your lattes, desserts, and everyday creations.

Houjicha is a unique style of Japanese green tea that is roasted to transform the fresh vegetal character of green tea and matcha into something warmer, smoother, and more comforting. Instead of grassy notes, houjicha is known for its naturally roasted aroma, nutty/woody profile, and mellow sweetness.

This version comes from Nagasaki, a historic tea-growing region in western Japan known for its clean mountain environments and distinctive tea production. While Nagasaki is often associated with specialty Japanese green teas, this houjicha highlights a completely different side of the region—rich, roasted, and deeply aromatic.

Compared to lighter roasted houjicha, this Nagasaki Houjicha Powder has a darker roasted profile that leans more toward dessert-like flavors. You’ll find notes of caramelized almonds, roasted nuts, milk chocolate, and gentle woodiness that create a bold yet smooth cup.

If you enjoy chocolatey drinks, roasted flavors, or a richer latte experience, this is the houjicha powder to try. It creates a latte that feels almost like a roasted nut or chocolate dessert, while still maintaining the comforting character that makes houjicha so enjoyable.

Because it is already finely ground into a powder, it’s incredibly versatile:

• Houjicha lattes (hot or iced)

• Milkshakes and smoothies

• Cakes, cookies, and baked desserts

• Ice cream toppings

• Any recipe where you want a roasted tea twist

Houjicha is also naturally lower in caffeine compared to many other Japanese teas, making it a great option for a relaxing drink later in the day.

How to Make a Houjicha Latte

1. Whisk 3–3.5g of houjicha powder with 30–50ml of hot water until smooth, similar to preparing matcha.

2. Pour over 8–10oz of steamed milk for a hot latte, or mix with cold milk and pour over ice for an iced latte.

3. For extra richness, add brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey to complement the caramelized nut and chocolate-like flavors.

A darker, richer take on houjicha lattes—perfect for anyone who wants their roasted tea latte to feel closer to chocolate, nuts, and caramel than traditional green tea.