PRODUCT INFO
SUITABILITY
TSUBAKI / Houjicha Is Perfect If You Are A
Coffee Drinker
Home Baker
Houjicha Latte Lover
Barista
Bartender
Patisserie
Chef
Best For
Houjicha Beverages
(Latte, Smoothies, Ice Blended, Frappe, Cold Brew Tea, etc)
Baking
Pastries
Desserts
Culinary Arts
Cooking
SPECIFICATIONS
Ingredients
100% finely grounded roasted green tea leaves (powder form). NO ADDED SUGAR
Origin
Japan
Net Weight
80g (Makes 20 cups of Houjicha Latte / 40 cups of Houjicha tea)
Packaging
Aluminum Zip Lock Resealable Packet
Storage note
Store in the refrigerator before and after opening. Keep away from moisture, sunlight, and odours.
Best Before
Recommended to consume within 6 months after opening when TSUBAKI / Houjicha is in its freshest condition.
Nutrition Facts
All our tea are Halal certified by Japan Halal Association, which is recognized by JAKIM Malaysia. Do consume our tea with confidence.
HOUJICHA FAQ
TSUBAKI / Houjicha tastes different from other Houjicha I’ve tried. Why is that?
Many of our customers say they love the “rich caramelly flavour, subtle umami and the roasty/smoky flavour” of TSUBAKI / Houjicha.
Our secret is actually in the unique roasting process of our green tea. We use a lower temperature, plus shorter roasting time to maintain all the natural, deep flavours in TSUBAKI / Houjicha (roasting green tea at high temperature for an extended period will end up killing the flavours, resulting in a burnt roasty flavour).
Does Houjicha contain caffeine?
TSUBAKI / Houjicha is a perfect alternative to coffee. Despite it having a roasty coffee flavour, it actually contains very low amounts of caffeine due to the special roasting process of green tea leaves. If you are sensitive to caffeine, try drinking TSUBAKI / Houjicha!
How many cups of Houjicha should I drink a day?
It is recommended to drink not more than 3 cups a day.
Can I use TSUBAKI / Houjicha in baking?
Of course! We recommend you to use TSUBAKI / Houjicha in any of your desserts or pastries. TSUBAKI / Houjicha is trusted and used by hundreds of our cafe and patisserie customers & clients worldwide.
RECIPES
Hot Houjicha Latte – 200 mL / 8 0z
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Warm Water – 25 mL
b. Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoons
c. TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder – 5 g or 1 teaspoon + 1/2 Tablespoon
Warm 175 mL of fresh milk to 55C – 60C.
Pour into the Matcha mixture above. Then, mix evenly with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk.
Iced Houjicha Latte – 150 mL
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Fresh Milk – 75 mL or 1/3 cup
b. Granulated Sugar – 2 -3 teaspoons / Sugar Syrup – 20 mL
c. TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder – 4 g or 2 teaspoon
Pour the mixture above into 75 mL fresh milk with ice.
Hot Houjicha Tea – 200 mL
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Warm Water (Temp – 75c) – 50 mL
b. TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder – 1.5 g or 2/3 teaspoon
c. Optional / Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoon
Pour the mixture above into a 150 mL of warm water and mix gently again.
Iced Houjicha Tea – 150ML
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Water – 50 mL
b. Optional / Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoon
c. TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder – 2g or 1 teaspoon
Pour the mixture above into 100 mL of room temp water and mix gently again. Add ice.
REVIEWS
VEGAN HOUJICHA SEMIFREDDO WITH HONEY & VANILLA POACHED PEARS
★★★★★
“I honestly love TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder. It’s deep, complex, utterly compelling and works perfectly with pears especially poached pears in vanilla & honey.”
Sucree by Preeta
HOUJICHA BLACK FOREST CAKE
★★★★★
“TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder ground is definitely superb! From texture to taste, it worked wonderfully.”
Chris Chaw
95 Degres Art Café
HOUJICHA MILLE-FEUILLE WITH FRESH BERRIES
★★★★★
“The TSUBAKI / Houjicha differs from the Matcha in that the earthy, roasted flavour comes through more prominently – something we felt the need the showcase. We felt the TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder added a depth of flavour that mimicked the savoury-sweet contrast we love in desserts, so the inspirations were endless with this one!”
Katyana
Sugar Rush
VEGAN HOUJICHA PUDDING
★★★★★
“It was pretty easy, we find it to be more finely-milled which means it incorporated to other ingredients really well and even with such a small amount and amongst other strong flavours, it really can shine through and be distinct as well.”
Iza
Baked KL
HOUJICHA ECLAIRS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZE
★★★★★
“I loved it! It has a beautiful aroma and flavour and is extremely versatile. Use it in ice-cream, lattes, teas and of course desserts.”
Jessica Ting
Miss Shortcakes
HOUJICHA CRÉME BRÛLÈE
★★★★★
“I loved how the roasty aroma of TSUBAKI / Houjicha Powder is when I incorporate it in my desserts. I can smell it when it bakes and the flavor just explode in my mouth!”
Syaza Qistina
Masak-Masak (B.I.G)
HOUJICHA MADELEINE
★★★★★
“I love the texture, the taste and the smell. When I created the madeleine, I thought this was perfect for me. I like it very much and so does Marc, who is attempting to create Houjicha-based macarons too.”
Farid Tawfik
Marc Et Farid
HOUJICHA KYOTO KEK BATIK (KKB)
★★★★★
“The smokiness of the product added a nice depth of flavour to the dessert. Very easy to handle and mix.”
Shafinaz
Cake Jalan Tiung
HOUJICHA BUTTER CAKE
★★★★★
“It is unique subtle yet flavourful.
Adding the powder does not alter the texture of my cake and because the flavour is intense, you do not need a lot of it to bring out the flavour in my cake.”
Yani Othman
The Kitchen Guardian
HOUJICHA BROOKIES
★★★★★
“The roasted flavour was very strong in a good way so we wanted it to shine without being drowned by the dark chocolate brookie. A houjicha buttercream ended up being the perfect vehicle to carry the houjicha flavour while complementing the chewy dark chocolate cookie.”
Hazwan
The Accidental Bakers
