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Naturally lower in caffeine than standard green tea, it is perfect for relaxation and evening enjoyment.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4g Hojicha loose leaf tea","name":"Hojicha","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"loose leaf","notes":"roasted green tea leaves","group":"tea","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"240ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"filtered","notes":"freshly boiled","group":"liquid","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 240ml (1 cup) of water until it reaches approximately 95°C (203°F).","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat 240ml of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place 4g (2 tbsp) of loose hojicha leaves into a teapot, preferably a Japanese kyusu.","group":"Brewing","title":"Place 4g of loose hojicha leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the hot water over the tea leaves and let it steep for 30 to 60 seconds. Do not over-steep, as it may become bitter.","group":"Brewing","title":"Pour the hot water","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the tea into cups, alternating between cups to ensure even strength in each serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the tea into cups, alternating between cups","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Hojicha is unique because it is roasted at a high temperature, changing the leaf color from green to reddish-brown. Use a kyusu (Japanese teapot) for the best experience.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil"],"equipment":["Teapot (Kyusu)","Tea cups","Kettle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"cup","note":"Serves two small traditional tea cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Hojicha can be brewed and then chilled for iced tea."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed immediately. For cold brew, keep in an airtight glass container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; do not boil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_78c5c8b6a2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0d81c51-1a0d-4223-9836-fc7d631fb6eb","imageAlt":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","japanese","roasted","low caffeine","hot drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hojicha (Japanese Roasted Green Tea)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:53:22.660Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:53:22.660Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_72d96930ee","slug":"classic-salted-edamame","title":"Classic Salted Edamame","description":"A quintessential East Asian snack of young soybeans in the pod, boiled to perfection and seasoned with flaky sea salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_72d96930ee%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8dbc9240-2dcf-4a42-af9f-fea6a6fa2d9d","imageAlt":"Classic Salted Edamame — recipe cover","tags":["edamame","soybeans","snack","healthy","high protein","vegan","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_b3f9931948","slug":"kimchijeon-korean-kimchi-pancake","title":"Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)","description":"A savory, crispy, and tangy Korean pancake made with well-fermented kimchi and scallions. Perfectly golden-brown and slightly spicy, it's a quintessential East Asian snack.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b3f9931948%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d33cdb3f-6564-4398-9e5a-e48113c0249f","imageAlt":"Kimchijeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake) — recipe cover","tags":["kimchi","pancake","korean","savory","crispy","snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}