A traditonal houjicha made from Boucha produced by various small regional farmers throughout Tanegashima. Boucha is another name for Kukicha, or tea made from both leaves and stems, and it provides the perfect canvas for roasting. A slightly darker roast brings more aromatics and sweetness to the front, while the slightly fruity profile of stem tea is pushed into the poached territory. Every sip of this tea presents everything we love about Houjicha—a comforting fragrance and depth that lasts and lasts.