A roasted green tea made by strongly roasting bancha or other green teas; has a toasty, mild flavor. Commonly served hot, iced, or as a latte.
寒い日はほうじ茶を飲むとほっとする。
On cold days, a cup of hojicha is comforting.
このカフェのほうじ茶ラテはミルクが濃くて人気だ。
The hojicha latte at this café is popular for its rich milk.
食後に冷たいほうじ茶を出す店も増えている。
More shops are serving cold hojicha after meals.
ほうじ茶はカフェインが少なめなので夜でも飲みやすい。
Hojicha has relatively low caffeine, so it's easy to drink even at night.