VEGAN HOJICHA TEA | JAPANESE GREEN TEA DRINK RECIPE ほうじ茶 Drinks - December 30, 2018 3764 LAY HO MA everyone! A friend of mine lives in Kyoto and upon visiting the Toronto area, brought me some Hojicha green tea leaves. Needless to say, I was hooked!! It has such a lovely toasted flavour with a subtle sweet note. Join me in this