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 seconds Flavor profile Umami ★★★★☆ Bitterness ★☆☆☆☆ Sweetness ★★★★☆ Roasting ★★★★★ Fragrance ★★★★☆ Origin: Mie | Type: Hōjicha (roasted stem) |...