{"product_id":"tea-merchants-secret-houjicha-cocoa","title":"THE TEA MERCHANT'S SECRET {HOUJICHA COCOA}","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE TEA MERCHANT'S SECRET {HOUJICHA COCOA}\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe roast of Houjicha with the richness of Cocoa.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOur organic Houjicha tea leaves ground into a fine powder and mixed with organic cocoa powder- and that’s all.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNo sugar, no flavorings- just these two superb ingredients blended and ready for you to add milk and sweetener of choice as you wish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick me if\u003c\/strong\u003e: You enjoy decadent beverages that can help curb sweets or snack cravings.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003ePowdered Houjicha green tea and Cocoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Wt: 3 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e {loose powder}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGently Caffeinated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the Ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis one is simple, I wanted to make the most perfect cozy mid day, snack craving stopping, focus enhancing, gently uplifting treat that I could.  Here it is.  The roasted houjicha leaves mixed with a high grade cocoa make for a deeply satisfying treat that is loaded with antioxidants as well as mood boosting properties.  High-heat roasting turns the vibrant green Sencha leaves into a distinct reddish-brown color and strips away any bitterness and astringency, and creates a warm, smoky, caramel-like, and nutty aroma. The intense heat naturally bakes out a large portion of the caffeine and polyphenols, making it a mild drink suitable for children, the elderly, and those caffeine sensitive but wanting to enjoy a cup of tea.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Name? \u003c\/strong\u003eThe name is a nod to the story that we love about Houjicha.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Making treasure out of what some consider to be trash.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFollowing the introduction of machines plucking tea leaves, tea merchants and farmers were left with a surplus of rougher component of the tea plant.  Parts like mature tougher leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stems, stalks, and twig that were considered too low-grade to sell as premium green tea like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSencha or Gyokuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. To avoid wasting these parts, merchants in Kyoto began roasting these leftover leaves and stems over high heat in a porcelain pot or charcoal.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe innovation was driven by the Japanese philosophy of mottainai, a sense of regret over waste.  People loved the new creation and Houjicha was born.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo make: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1Tb The Tea Merchant's Secret Houjicha Cocoa, 8-10oz hot water, a splash of Milk\/Cream of choice, and a dash of Sweetness of choice (optional but delicious).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStir the Tea into the hot water.  Once blended well, add cream and sweetener of choice to taste.  Some people may prefer to add the tea cocoa to less water and more milk.  Experiment to find your favorite mixture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Garden Tea","offers":[{"title":"3 oz.","offer_id":67653604343861,"sku":"SQ5017372","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/3046\/6101\/files\/IMG_4001.jpg?v=1791836001","url":"https:\/\/highgardentea.com\/products\/tea-merchants-secret-houjicha-cocoa","provider":"High Garden Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}