8th Ocean Hojicha Umeshu 720mL — Roasted Tea, Plum Depth, Chilled Easy
🍵 This is umeshu with more depth than usual. 8th Ocean Hojicha Umeshu folds roasted hojicha character into soft plum sweetness, giving it a darker, toastier profile that feels warmer, smoother and a little more distinctive than a bright, fruit-led plum style.
Made in Japan, it brings together plum, vodka and hojicha in a way that feels rounded and easy from the first pour. The result is a bottle that still has the comfort of umeshu, but with a roasted tea note running underneath that gives it more shape and more character in the glass.
The palate is soft, mellow and built for chilled drinking. Plum sweetness comes through first, then the tea-like roast settles in and keeps the finish smooth rather than sugary. It is the kind of bottle that works beautifully over ice, after dinner, or whenever you want something easy without feeling basic. At 9% ABV, it stays relaxed, plush and very drinkable.
Tasting Notes
| Nose | Soft plum sweetness, roasted tea and a gentle warming aroma. |
| Palate | Smooth and rounded, with mellow plum richness and deeper hojicha character. |
| Finish | Toasty and easy, with lingering tea roast and soft plum sweetness. |
Product Details
| 🇯🇵 | Origin | Japan |
| 🏭 | Brand | 8th Ocean |
| 🥃 | Style | Hojicha Umeshu |
| 📦 | Volume | 720mL |
| 🔢 | ABV | 9% |
| 🌡️ | Best Served | Well chilled or over ice |
Why We Like It
• Roasted hojicha gives it a deeper twist than standard umeshu
• Plum and tea work beautifully together in a chilled serve
• 9% ABV keeps it soft, easy and very approachable
• Strong gifting bottle for drinkers exploring Japanese liqueurs
• A more distinctive umeshu without losing that easy-drinking feel
How to Serve
Serve it straight from the fridge, or over ice in a small tumbler. A cold pour keeps the plum smooth and lets the roasted tea note sit neatly underneath.
Food Pairing
• Butter cookies
• Basque cheesecake
• Roasted nuts
• Salty crackers for contrast
Pour cold. Let the roast settle in.
