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Premium Hojicha Tea | Ōritsu Hōjicha | 王立 ほうじ茶

It is nearly winter, yet the almond trees are in blossom. At a temple on the far side of the lake, a congregation of deer receive guests bearing gifts of toasted wafers. The sacred herd gracefully nod their heads and devour their bounty – an evolution of etiquette born from centuries of observed worship. Today the wafers crumble like dry autumn leaves; tomorrow their crumbs will weightlessly race the first snowfall to the ground. High on a hill, there is a firelit room overlooking the temple grounds. A tiny pile of wet twigs casts a flickering shadow, dancing in rhythm to the crackling coal. Static and spent, they sit patiently, awaiting reinfusion. Their legacy is a pot of premium hojicha tea – nutty with floral notes so distinct, it seems plausible those humble stems might spontaneously erupt into bloom. But it is not to be. The first winds of winter dampen the flames and course down the hill. They stir the unseasonable almond blossoms which disperse and vanish, cascading like snowflakes over the bowing deer of Nara.

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Gifting Guide | This Premium Hojicha Tea Pairs Perfectly With:

Gold Japanese Tea Canister | Tall Washi Paper | 金
Golden Hōjicha Tea (organic) | ほうじ茶
Genmaicha | Japanese Roasted Rice Green Tea

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Brisbane tea store Tour de Tea independently blends and sources the finest teas, curating an exquisite, bespoke tea selection for Australian tea lovers.

Tea is a ritual of quiet attention. Once welcomed into a routine, it provides dependable moments of joyous tranquility via the senses:

Sight: the golden, amber hues of a steeped brew.
Olfactory: the earthy or floral scent of unfurling steam.
Touch: the weight and texture of a perfectly crafted cup.
And of course – the taste.

Each enchanting sensory cue to draws the tea drinker deeper into the present moment. This is why we define tea as sanctuary.

In a world of distractions and glorified hustle, the deliberate act of brewing tea is nothing short of gently radical. Adjusting water temperatures, studying the copper threads as they infuse into the pot, and treasuring the first sip are all small but meaningful acts of rebellion. And like any revolution, at its core is principled intention. Though few rebellions announce themselves in something as delightful as a cup of tea, therein lies its subversive audacity. For this reason, our blends and their accompanying stories are meticulously crafted to enhance tea’s transportive powers and thoroughly envelop the drinker. In essence, tea is neither trend nor commodity. It is a timeless practice with a home in every culture. It is refined over centuries and waits to be discovered – telling its story time, and time again.

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