1. Kukicha (Green tea)
Why now
- Shares its calm and gentle relaxation character.
- Flavor notes in common: nutty and smooth.
- Also a green tea and low in caffeine — it fits the exact same moments.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Kukicha is made from the stems and twigs left over from sencha and gyokuro, which is why it is so low in caffeine that it is traditionally served to children in Japan.
If you're looking for "something similar to Hojicha", try Kukicha.