Roasted Teas

Roasted teas showcase the art of slow roasting, transforming green or Oolong leaves into teas with warm, nutty sweetness and mellow depth.

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A pile of Iron Goddess of Mercy tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Iron Goddess of Mercy hover image

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Oolong Tea
Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth
from $23.50
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Ruby Oolong

Oolong Tea
Deep | Complex | Rich
from $33.00
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Genmaicha

Organic Green Tea Blend
Toasty | Nutty | Sweet
from $14.50
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Jade Cloud

Organic Green Tea
Savory | Floral | Roasty
from $20.00
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Jade Cloud

Organic Green Tea 50 Count Bulk Sachets
Savory | Floral | Roasty
$36.00
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Houjicha

Organic Green Tea
Roasty | Smooth | Chocolate
from $14.50
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Bancha

Organic Green Tea
Nutty | Sweet | Roasty
from $11.50

What is

Garden Direct?

Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged freshly made at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share these most cherished teas during the prime producing seasons. Each tea tells a story and invites you to share in our Garden Direct connections.
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Sweet Houjicha Cocoa Powder

Sweetened Roasted Green Tea Powder
Roasty | Malty | Sweet
$20.50
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Ritual Green

Organic Green Tea Sachets
Lily | Orchid | Herbaceous
from $10.00
The Japan Flight of Tea Bundle by Rishi Tea & Botanicals is beautifully showcased against a white background, presenting an authentic green tea experience. It includes three packages of Genmaicha, highlighting the richness of Japanese green teas, alongside one package of aromatic Houjicha. Japan Flight of Tea Bundle hover image

Japan Flight of Tea Bundle

Organic Loose Leaf Tea Bundle
$76.70 $69.00

Sun Is Out, Tea Is In

From single-origin teas and culinary blends to crisp, sparkling sips, our summer collection is here to nourish and refresh your senses all season long.

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Ritual Green

Organic Green Tea
Lily | Orchid | Herbaceous
from $13.10
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Taiwan Flight of Tea Bundle

Loose Leaf Tea Bundle
$73.00 $65.50
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Houjicha Powder

Organic Roasted Green Tea Powder
Roasty | Smooth | Cacao
$77.50

Reviews

What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Roasted Green Tea & More

Roasted teas — including Houjicha, Iron Goddess of Mercy and other roasted oolongs and green teas— offer a unique tasting experience for those drawn to warm, coffee-like flavors with mellow depth and lower caffeine content. The art of slow roasting transforms green or Oolong leaves through controlled heat, softening bitterness while drawing out rich, nutty sweetness. 

While roasting changes the tea’s aroma, color and flavor profile, roasted teas still come from Camellia sinensis, a plant naturally containing catechins, polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds.

How to Brew Roasted Tea

Roasted Oolong tea and roasted green tea offer a warm, toasty depth that can be fine-tuned through thoughtful preparation. For the most precise guidance, we recommend referencing each tea’s product page, as origin and style can influence ideal brewing.

As a general approach, steep 1.5 tablespoons of loose leaf tea in 12 ounces of water heated between 175–200℉ for 3–4 minutes to draw out a balanced infusion, allowing the tea’s rich, roasted character and smooth, lingering finish to fully emerge.

FAQs

Have more questions about Houjicha and other roasted teas? Find answers here.

Roasted organic teas undergo a few extra steps. The roasting process involves exposing tea leaves to controlled heat. This brings out a warmer and often sweeter character that moves the profile away from the fresh, vegetal or floral qualities of unroasted tea leaves while preserving the qualities shaped by its origin and cultivar.

Roasting is a transformative step that deepens a tea’s character through the careful application of heat. Traditional methods include baking the leaves in a controlled roasting pan or slowly roasting over charcoal—each approach allowing artisans to shape the tea’s final expression with intention.

Regardless of the method, the introduction of heat draws out warm, toasty aromatics and enhances body, creating a more layered and rounded cup while preserving the tea’s underlying character.

Shop Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Whether you’re drawn to deep, layered complexity or bright summertime sweetness, Rishi Tea & Botanicals offers thoughtfully sourced teas for every palate. Discover curated selections when you sign up for our tea club, experience rare and exceptional finds with our Garden Direct collection or settle into the best-selling teas that you return to again and again.