Hojicha tea is made from roasted green tea leaves. The drink is reddish-brown, has a distinctly nutty aroma, and tastes less bitter and acidic than green tea.

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1. You May Feel More Mentally Alert

Drinking hojicha tea may increase mental alertness, improve concentration, and help you solve mental tasks more quickly and accurately.

In one study that compared drinking hojicha tea, green tea, and hot water, participants were asked to perform math puzzles. The hojicha group had a significantly higher response rate and correct responses. Both tea groups performed better on the math puzzles than the hot water group.

Because hojicha tea contains relatively little caffeine, scientists theorized that this benefit may actually be due to compounds found in its aroma.

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