Details & Attributes
Concentrated flavor, the strongest of the 10 varieties together with sweetness.
It has no bitterness and little astringency. When brewed with boiling water, it has an aroma and smells of seaweed.
The texture is fresh on the tongue, yet it is a little thick when brewed thickly.
Color: Thick Dark Green
Consumption mode: Hot or Water brewed iced
Caffeine: ★★ Medium
Production: Shaded Steamed Green Tea
Preparation Guidelines
Although we always suggest the usage of a Kyusu to serve the perfect tea, Mohei's tea can be prepared with the simplest utensils we all have at home! The most important part is to follow the instructions below to get all the tastes of Hoshitsukiyo.
Hoshitsukiyo can be infused up to 3 times. Each numbers below are listed from left to right, 1st infusion to the last.
Quantity of tea (in gram)
per serving
5g = Up to 3 infusions
Water quantity (in ml)
per infusion
90-> 90-> 90
Water temperature (in Cº)
per infusion
60-> 80-> 90
Brewing time (in seconds)
per infusion
80-> 50-> 60
Quantity of tea (in gram) per serving
5g = Up to 3 infusions
Water quantity (in ml) per infusion
90-> 90-> 90
Water temperature (in Cº) per infusion
60-> 80-> 90
Brewing time (in seconds) per infusion
80-> 50-> 60
Tea Pairing
Best moment of the day: For Breaks
Japanese tea is traditionally offered with Japanese sweets. They also pair very well with all sorts of meals, either for breakfast, lunch, breaks, or even dinner (for the lower-caffeine tea).
During his years of serving tea to his dear customers, Mohei's knowledge of the flavors and characteristics of his teas allows him to share the wonders of an exceptional green tea served with the right food. When paired well, Japanese tea can unlock further benefits such as better digestion, better diet, or enhanced sensation of satiety.
Dry Fruits
Hoshitsukiyo is best appreciated with light and fruity snacks
Let customers speak for us
I have never used a Kyusu to brew my tea before. I looked at the pots but didn't see the point, now I do. This pot is high quality. The craftmanship beyond what I can find locally. Well balanced, easy to brew and pour and to clean. It looks good on my shelf where it earns lots of well deserved complements. I plan to be very carful of this pot but should it ever fall and break, I would not hesitate to replace it. A word on Mohei. I have fallen in love with this company. Everything I have received from them has been high quality, exceeding my expectations.
This type of tea has a full, rounded aroma! The perfect taste sensation
Focusing on the Kochi Shincha, the superb quality was apparent from the moment I opened the bag. The loose leaf had long, sturdy leaves, and the green aroma was absolutely heavenly. The aroma remained strong even on the second steep. While the tea works well with some foods, I personally enjoyed it the most by itself or as an after-meal beverage. I'll definitely be purchasing it again next spring!
J'ai reçu mon thé sans encombre. Grâce à la recommandation d'un ami, j'ai acheté ce thé qui est vraiment délicieux. Je vous recommande chaudement ce produit qui peut vous aider à vous détendre après une journée de travail. Un bon mélange entre tradition et modernité.
I love your teas. I have stopped to drink Chinese green teas that are easier reachable at my country, Poland and completely fell in love to yours.
Only problem is distance but with a little planning it shouldn’t compete me…:-)
This is the best ginger infused tea I ever tried. I am always very careful, when buying ginger infused tea as ginger can be very dominant in a tea. But this tea is very well balanced. Has only light ginger notes, you still can taste the green tea.
Extraordinary! It takes a while to get to know the tea; the longer you drink it, the more you come to love its subtle flavor notes.
After three infusions, I use the leaves for another Mizudashi infusion to obtain a refreshing tea with floral notes.
Very tasteful Hojicha tea.
What I like so much about the Marubi is that the nutty taste and the roasted aroma are perfectly balanced. I also like the fact that the roasted aroma does not dominate the other flavors, as I have experienced with Hojicha from other manufacturers.
I have also found that Marubi is also very suitable as a cold brewed tea. For me, 5g of Marubi makes 2-3 liters of tea in the end, depending on how strong the taste should be.
This tea is simply great. One of my very favorite Gyokuru. Sweet, creamy and incredibly tasty. You have to try it.
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