Matcha VS Hojicha
Matcha vs Hojicha: Calm Focus vs Cozy Comfort
Both are Japanese green teas — but they feel totally different. Matcha is your smooth focus for busy days. Hojicha is the toasty, low-caffeine hug you want in the evening.
Matcha is shade-grown, stone-milled green tea powder whisked into water or milk, you drink the whole leaf for antioxidants and steady energy (thanks, L-theanine). Hojicha starts as green tea, but it’s roasted, giving a warm, nutty flavour and naturally lower caffeine, perfect for afternoons or nights.
“Matcha is cruise-altitude focus. Hojicha is golden-hour comfort.”
How they differ (at a glance)
- Energy feel: Matcha = calm focus; Hojicha = relaxing, gentle.
- Flavour: Matcha is creamy, umami-sweet; Hojicha is toasty, caramel-nutty.
- Caffeine: Matcha has more; Hojicha is naturally low.
- Best moment: Matcha for mornings; Hojicha for late afternoons/evenings.
Quick comparison
| Matcha (2 g) | Hojicha (2 g / cup) | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy feel | Calm, focused, steady | Cozy, relaxing, gentle |
| Caffeine | ~60–80 mg | Low (~10–20 mg) |
| Flavour | Creamy, umami, green | Toasty, nutty, caramel notes |
| Water temp | 70–80 °C | 80–90 °C |
| Best with | Ceremonial prep, iced lattes | Latte with milk, night-cap |
Make them like a pro
Matcha (hot or iced)
- Sift 1–2 g matcha into a bowl.
- Add a splash of 70–80 °C water and whisk in a fast zig-zag until frothy.
- Fill your glass with your milk of choice, add ice cubes if you like it cold, otherwise heat up your milk if you prefer a hot matcha latte.
- Add your matcha mix to the glass of milk and enojoy!
Hojicha Latte
- Whisk 2 g hojicha powder with a splash of 80–90 °C water.
- Steam or warm milk; combine and sweeten to taste.
- For iced, shake with cold milk and ice. Dreamy at night ✨
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