Houjicha from Nakai Farm, Kyoto – Houjicha Nakai talust (Kyoto) – ほうじ茶

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This roasted Japanese tea (ほうじ茶) is grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides on Nakai-san’s family farm in Wazuka, Kyoto. Smooth, toasty, and low in caffeine — perfect for everyday drinking.

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

• Net weight: 80g

• Best before: Aug 2026

• How to brew (hot): 4g tea • 160ml water • 100°C • 30 sec

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💛 €1 per pack donated to Estonian Refugee Council for Ukraine

What is Houjicha?

Houjicha is the reason I began importing tea from Japan to Estonia—it was a personal necessity I couldn’t find locally.

‘Houjicha’ is typically translated as ‘roasted green tea.’ Despite its origins from green tea leaves, Houjicha is not green but brown, due to the roasting process. This roasting not only changes its color but also its flavor profile and caffeine content. Typically made from older leaves, Houjicha is lower in caffeine compared to other green teas, making it a great choice for those sensitive to caffeine.

In my family home, Houjicha was the daily tea of choice because it pairs well with virtually anything.It doesn’t have the bitterness of some green teas, and instead is appreciated for its roasty aroma and taste.

About Nakai farm

Nakai Farm is a small family-owned business operated by Nakai-san and his father. Despite its size, their operation is expansive, managing 23 tea fields in Wazuka, Kyoto—a region known for its steep, scenic tea fields. The duo navigates narrow mountain paths by truck, a thrilling experience that I have also shared!

Several years ago, Nakai-san transitioned to farming without pesticides, not only to ensure human safety but also to preserve the scenic beauty of Wazuka.

This transition reduced their potential yield from 6,000 kg to about 3,000 kg of tea leaves annually. However, their commitment to quality over quantity has been well-received, earning accolades from individual consumers and a prestigious hotel in Kyoto.

Nakai Farm’s tea is now available internationally, exclusively through Tokubestu — the only place abroad where you can find this exceptional Japanese tea.

 

🇪🇪 Eesti keeles

See röstitud Jaapani tee (ほうじ茶) on kasvatatud ilma pestitsiidide, keemiliste väetiste ja herbitsiidideta Nakai perekonna teetalus Wazukas, Kyotos. Pehme, pähkline ja madala kofeiinisisaldusega — ideaalne igapäevaseks nautimiseks.

• Päritolu: Kyoto, Jaapan

• Netokaal: 80 g

• Parim enne: august 2026

• Valmistamine (kuum): 4 g teed • 160 ml vett • 100 °C • 30 sek

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Mis on Houjicha?

Houjicha (ほうじ茶) on põhjus, miks ma üldse alustasin Jaapani tee importimist Eestisse — see oli isiklikult hädavajalik, kuid kohapealt polnud seda võimalik leida.

Sõna Houjicha tähendab tavaliselt röstitud roheline tee. Kuigi see valmistatakse rohelistest teelehtedest, muudab röstimisprotsess tee värvilt pruuniks ning annab sellele pähklise, röstitud aroomi. Röstitud lehed on ka madalama kofeiinisisaldusega, mistõttu sobib Houjicha hästi neile, kes on kofeiini suhtes tundlikud.

Minu lapsepõlvekodus oli Houjicha igapäevane tee, sest see sobib hästi peaaegu iga toiduga. Erinevalt mõnest rohelisest teest puudub Houjichal mõrudus — selle asemel hinnatakse just selle röstitud maitset ja aroomi.

Nakai talu kohta

Nakai talu on väike pereettevõte Wazukas, Kyotos, mida juhivad Nakai-san ja tema isa. Hoolimata väiksest suurusest haldavad nad kokku 23 maalilist teepõldu järskudel mäenõlvadel. Nad sõidavad mööda kitsaid mägiteid väikese veoautoga — kogemus, mida olen ka ise jaganud!

Mõni aasta tagasi otsustas Nakai-san minna üle pestitsiididevabale põllumajandusele mitte ainult inimeste tervise huvides, vaid ka Wazuka looduskauni maastiku säilitamiseks.

See samm vähendas nende saagikust 6000 kg-lt umbes 3000 kg-le aastas, kuid nende pühendumus kvaliteedile koguse asemel on saanud tunnustust nii tarbijatelt kui ka ühest prestiižsest hotellist Kyotos.

Nakai talu teed on nüüd saadaval rahvusvaheliselt ainult Tokubetsu kaudu — ainus koht väljaspool Jaapanit, kust leiate seda erakordset teed.