Inspired by oksusu cha (or corn tea in Korean), this original blend features the warm and comforting flavors of baked roasted corn and a surprise ingredient, hojicha. Known for its cocoa-like flavors and low-caffeine content, hojicha (a roasted green tea from Japan) is ideal for sipping throughout the day.
Details
- Origin: PARU Tea Lab
- Blender: Amy Truong
- Hand-blended in small batches in the PARU Tea Lab in San Diego.
Ingredients: roasted green tea, baked dried corn, dandelion root
Caffeine level: low
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What is a reserve tea? Reserve teas are teas that offer in limited quantities due to the availability of the tea itself.
Customer Reviews
What a unique mix! It reminds me of brown rice tea, which is one of my favorites. The in store service was lovely and peaceful and brings me back every morning when I've been drinking it. Low caffeine which is great, and I love the details on the packaging including the best water temp and steeping period. Thank you Paru!
Strong and aromatic corn tasting notes lend to a warmth of the body. Combined with the earthy notes of dandelion tea, this baked corn-wheat flavor profile proffers a grounding experience.
The robust corn profile overpowers the hojicha, however, supplanting the delicate chocolate tones of the roasted tea. Thus, this tea is pleasant, enjoyable, and well-meaning, but as a blend has lost its intent.
Pairs excellently with Yui's Hojicha (1:1 ratio).
The baked corn hojicha tea is really, REALLY, good. Warming, hints of sweetness and a toasty/earthier finish. This tea is excellent for mid to late afternoon when it cold and windy! Like it has been for the whole “year” of January here in Michigan lol