Aged Bo Hojicha (3Yrs) | 三年番茶

Enticed by a coffee-like aroma, warmed by gentle sweetness.

The moment you open the bag, you’ll know this tea is different. A bold roasted aroma, smoky and woody, with something chocolatey underneath. Most people say the same thing: “this smells like coffee.” It might even feel oddly familiar — not foreign at all, just unexpected from a Japanese tea.

But for all that boldness in the aroma, the taste tells a different story. There’s nothing showy or punchy here. It’s one of the gentlest, most easy-going teas we carry. The flavour is transparent and woody at its core, edged with a quiet smokiness and a slow, soft sweetness that unfolds gradually. The body is light, almost like mugicha (roasted barley tea) in its easy drinkability and smoky warmth. And after the last sip, there’s a roasty glow that lingers in your mouth, a warmth that settles into your body — the kind of comfort that, here in Canada, reminded us of how we feel after a good cup of coffee.

It pairs wonderfully with sweets — think of it the way you’d enjoy a coffee with a doughnut at your favourite café. And it’s just as good as an after-meal tea, clearing the palate after a rich dish.

This is also the lowest caffeine tea in our entire lineup — just 0.004g per 100g, far less than the 0.02g typically found in sencha. It’s also organic, certified under Japan’s JAS standard. As a natural daily tea or a genuine coffee alternative — it’s one for everyone, any time of day.

We carry a family of Bo (stem) teas — each with its own character. For something more pronounced with a bolder aroma, try our Bo Hojicha. For even fuller depth — brothy, premium, almost sencha-like — see our Hand Roasted Bo Hojicha. And for the unroasted side of stems — green, sweet, and clean — there’s our Kukicha.