Hojicha, Japan's roasted green tea, is surging in popularity as a cozy, low-caffeine alternative to matcha. Learn its history, health benefits, and how to cook and bake with hojicha powder and loose leaf at home.

Hojicha, Japan's roasted green tea born from 1920s Kyoto resourcefulness, is surging across US café menus in 2026. Learn what makes it special, how it compares to matcha, and how to make a hojicha latte at home.