Houjicha is most commonly made from bancha of the last harvest of a season. Other varieties of houjicha are varieties made from [[sencha]] and [[kukicha]]. The basic process consists of roasting the leaves at about 200° celcius. The roasting process brings in toasty flavors and it lowers the [[catechin]] and [[caffeine]] content of the leaves. Therefore, houjicha is a popular tea to serve during or after dinner and is even save for children. | Houjicha is most commonly made from bancha of the last harvest of a season. Other varieties of houjicha are varieties made from [[sencha]] and [[kukicha]]. The basic process consists of roasting the leaves at about 200° celcius. The roasting process brings in toasty flavors and it lowers the [[catechin]] and [[caffeine]] content of the leaves. Therefore, houjicha is a popular tea to serve during or after dinner and is even save for children. |