Let’s take a look at what makes hojicha special and where you can try it in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is hojicha?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hojicha is a Japanese roasted green tea with a warm, nutty aroma<\/strong> and a naturally smooth taste. Unlike matcha, it is roasted at high temperatures, giving it toasted notes and very little bitterness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tea first appeared in Japan in the 1920s, most likely as a way to make use of leftover tea leaves and stems. Today, it has become a favourite for people who enjoy soft, more mellow cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of hojicha’s biggest draws is its lower caffeine content. In a cup of 250 ml, hojicha contains about 7 to 20 mg of caffeine. Here’s how it compares with other popular drinks of a similar size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’d like to experience hojicha in a Japanese tea-focused caf\u00e9, CHAWA Japan<\/a><\/strong> is a great place to start. Alongside freshly prepared hojicha drinks, you can also pick up organic Master Roast Hojicha tea to recreate the drink at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The dessert menu is just as tempting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n KOI<\/strong><\/a> Th\u00e9 has added hojicha to its menu with the Premium Double Hojicha Latte. The drink combines deeply roasted Japanese hojicha with silky sweet cream foam for a rich yet smooth finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Locations in Dubai:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For an authentic experience<\/strong>, The Matcha Tokyo<\/a><\/strong> is hard to beat. Founded by Japanese tea lovers who work directly with tea farmers in Uji, Japan, the brand keeps everything true to its roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try a classic Hojicha or an Iced Hojicha latte<\/strong>, and save room for the selection of matcha-based desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Locations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu at Matcha 16<\/a><\/strong> features a creamy Hojicha Latte, available hot or iced, as well as the Iced Hojicha Maple Nut, made with creamy oat milk, premium maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt for a smooth, caramel-like finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location<\/strong>: West Beach, The Palm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to make your own hojicha latte at home? AVANTCHA Tea<\/a><\/strong> sells organic hojicha powder, making it easy to whisk up the drink in your own kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re always on the hunt for the next caf\u00e9 trend, hojicha is definitely worth a spot on your must-try list. The roasted, nutty flavour offers something completely different from your usual tea or coffee, and the lower caffeine content is a nice bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you order a creamy latte at one of the UAE’s caf\u00e9s or whisk it up at home, there’s only one thing left to do: take your first sip and see what all the buzz is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finished your hojicha checklist? Here’s another trend waiting to be explored. Here are 5 Cafes in Dubai with the Best Ube Lattes & Desserts<\/a><\/strong>, and this purple trend is definitely worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_1210505971.jpg\")
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Where to find hojicha in the UAE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. CHAWA Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. KOI Th\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. AVANTCHA Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is Hojicha Worth the Hype?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n