Hojicha Liqueur – Crafted with Shizuoka Charcoal-Roasted Tea
Our Hojicha Liqueur is a tribute to one of Japan's most beloved tea traditions — roasted over charcoal to unlock a depth of flavour that is warm, complex, and unmistakably Japanese.
Origin
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan — the country's most celebrated tea-growing region. The leaves are roasted over charcoal at high temperature, a traditional process that transforms the grassy notes of green tea into something altogether richer: toasty, caramel-like, with a gentle smokiness and a long, smooth finish. This careful roasting also reduces the caffeine content, making hojicha one of the most approachable and versatile teas in the Japanese canon.
Flavour Profile
Warm and inviting on the nose, with layers of toasted grain, dark caramel, and a subtle earthiness on the palate. Rich, smooth, and deeply comforting — with a long, clean finish.
Why It Works for Your Menu
Hojicha Liqueur offers something genuinely distinctive for beverage menus — a Japanese ingredient with a compelling story, exceptional versatility, and a flavour profile that resonates with guests who appreciate craft and provenance. It pairs naturally with whisky, rum, milk, and soda — and works equally well as a standalone serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Neat or On the Rocks — To appreciate the full depth of the roasted tea character.
- Hojicha Highball — 45ml over ice, topped with chilled soda water and a twist of orange peel.
- Hojicha Milk — Stirred into warm or cold milk for a sophisticated, low-ABV serve.
- Cocktail Modifier — Pairs beautifully with whisky, rum, or aged spirits.
Signature Recipe — Hojicha Highball
Ingredients
45ml Hojicha Liqueur
Chilled soda water (to top)
Ice
Twist of orange peel (garnish)
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour Hojicha Liqueur over ice and top with chilled soda water. Express an orange peel over the glass and garnish. Serve immediately.
Warm, toasty, and effortlessly refined.
Product Specifications
ABV 20% / Volume 500ml / Allergen-free
MOQ — Please contact us with your desired quantity
Storage & Shelf Life — Store in a cool, dark place / No expiration date
JAN — 4570260090005
Crafted by Tochigi Liqueur Inc., Utsunomiya, Japan. ISC 2019 Silver & Bronze Medal winner.
