Step 1

Boil water. If using an electric kettle with temperature setting, set it to 190°F. Heat a little more water than needed so that it can be used to warm up the teapot. (Filtered water is best.)

Step 2

Warm up teapot.Pour some hot water into the teapot and swirl it around a bit. Discard the water.

Step 3

Put hojicha tea into teapot and add hot water.

Step 4

Cover teapot and steep for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Strain hojicha tea leaves and pour hot tea into a teacup.