Japanese Tea Online Delivery in HCMC: Sencha, Hojicha, Genmaicha

Sencha after every meal, hojicha in the afternoon, genmaicha with its toasty aroma that soothes the soul. Japanese tea is an essential part of daily life for Japanese people.

Living in Ho Chi Minh City, do you find Japanese tea hard to come by? The Farmi app offers a variety of authentic Japanese teas imported directly from Japan.

Types of Japanese tea available

Sencha

The most popular tea in Japan. Characterized by a refreshing balance of astringency and sweetness, it is enjoyed in all situations from meals to hospitality. For best results, brew with water at 70-80°C for 60-90 seconds.

Hojicha

Tea made by roasting sencha or bancha at high heat. Features a toasty aroma and clean taste. Low in caffeine, so safe to drink in the evening. Brew quickly with boiling water.

Genmaicha

Green tea blended with roasted brown rice. It has a unique flavor combining the nuttiness of brown rice with the freshness of green tea. Low caffeine, popular for everyday use.

Mugicha (barley tea)

A caffeine-free tea made from roasted barley. Typically served cold, making it perfect for HCMC's hot climate.

Matcha

Powdered tea made by stone-grinding tencha. Popular for tea ceremony, lattes, and dessert making.

How to brew Japanese tea

Type	Temperature	Brew time	Tips
Sencha	70-80°C	60-90 sec	Cool water by pouring into a yuzamashi
Hojicha	95-100°C	30-60 sec	Boiling water, short brew
Genmaicha	90-100°C	30-60 sec	Hot water, brew quickly
Mugicha	Cold brew	1-8 hours	Refrigerate overnight

Storage

Japanese tea is sensitive to moisture, light, and high temperatures. Extra care is needed in HCMC's environment.

• Unopened: Store in the refrigerator
• Opened: Transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate, and finish within 2-3 weeks
• When taking out: Bring to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation

Japanese tea and wagashi pairings

• Sencha x Daifuku, Jounamagashi
• Hojicha x Senbei, baked sweets
• Genmaicha x Dorayaki, Yokan
• Matcha x Nerikiri, Yokan

Summary

Each type of Japanese tea has a distinct flavor, enriching meals and snack time. If you live in HCMC, you can order Japanese tea imported directly from Japan on the Farmi app.

Download the Farmi app and enjoy your daily tea time.

Note: This article and some images were created with the assistance of AI (artificial intelligence) and reviewed by the editorial team before publication.