Episode Summary
Tea is more than a beverage.
It’s a practice.
A pause you can borrow back from your day.
In this episode, we explore Hojicha: a roasted Japanese green tea that doesn’t shout for attention, but can quietly change how you feel in your body and mind.
If coffee makes you feel wired, scattered, or sleep gets messy… this one’s for you.
In this episode, we cover
Why modern life leaves us overstimulated, and why “more caffeine” isn’t always the answer
The difference between high energy and high performance
My personal caffeine story: tea all day, but coffee jitters (and why matcha worked better for me)
The moment we discovered hojicha powder as a team and thought: this is the bridge between matcha and coffee
What Hojicha actually is, how it’s made, and why roasting changes everything
A simple caffeine comparison (per 240 ml)
The relaxing science: roasted tea aroma compounds (including pyrazines) and why L-theanine matters
A guided Tea Routine you can use today: The Evening Clarity Cup
Resources and Links
Hojicha Lab caffeine chart (as referenced in the episode):
https://hojichalab.co.uk/blogs/what-is-hojicha-the-complete-guide/hojicha-caffeine-the-complete-chart-vs-coffee-matcha-black-teaRoasted tea aroma compounds and relaxation (pyrazines):
Verywell Health (2024): https://www.verywellhealth.com/hojicha-benefits-11792506
L-theanine and alpha brain waves
National Library of Medicine (paper on L-theanine and alpha waves):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8080930/ and Medical News Today explainer: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324120
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Erica x
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