Akatsuki (暁) is a hōjicha crafted by roasting the stems of the tea plant, which releases a sweet aroma and offers a soothing, comforting flavor.How to brew 5 g of leaf · 200 ml of water at 90°C · 30–60 secondsFlavor profile Umami ★★★★☆ Bitterness ★☆☆☆☆ Sweetness ★★★★☆ Roasting ★★★★★ Fragrance ★★★★☆Origin: Mie | Type: Hōjicha (roasted stem) | Cultivar: Yabukita | Harvest: Blend (1st–2nd harvest) | Supply: ~1 ton/monthAvailable as an 80g retail pack and in 1kg wholesale bags.