Since 'kenjo kaga-bocha' leaves are lightly roasted, the brewed tea is sweet and mild, but its bitterness is slightly stronger than other, commonly-known types of hojicha.
ただ、「献上加賀棒茶」は焙煎の度合いが浅いため、香りが甘く柔らかではあるが、一般的な焙じ茶に比べ渋みがやや強いという特徴を有する。