noun
roasted green tea; hōjicha
A Japanese tea made by roasting green tea leaves, giving it a reddish-brown color and a toasty, less bitter flavor. Commonly served after meals or in the evening.
食後にほうじ茶を飲むのが好きです。
I like drinking hōjicha after meals.
このカフェのほうじ茶ラテは香ばしくて美味しい。
The hōjicha latte at this café is fragrant and delicious.
From 焙じ (hōji, 'roasting') + 茶 (cha, 'tea'). The kanji 焙 is often replaced by hiragana in modern usage.