Organic

Green Kukicha

Japanese Twig Tea
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan

Oceanic aroma with notes of sweet clover. Full mouthfeel with flavors of fresh cut grass and steamed rice.

Classic Size Tins Net Weight: 3 ounces

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About Green Kukicha:

Waste-not, want-not: green kukicha is made with the veins and stems of tea leaves initially harvested for matcha and sencha green teas. Also known as Senkukicha, this tea is a non-roasted green version of Kukicha, enjoyed for its warm, sweet flavor and clear, bright-green brew.

Ingredients: 100% Organic Green Tea Leaves.

Flavor Profile:

Oceanic aroma with notes of sweet clover. Full mouthfeel with flavors of fresh cut grass and steamed rice.

Brewing Instructions:

Every tea is different and can be brewed in different ways. The chart below is not a hard-and-fast guide for brewing this tea, but rather a place to get started. Steeping time may vary based on your personal taste or on how many infusions have already been done. Experiment with the brewing of your tea to discover its unique character.

Water Temp °F (°C)Steep Time (minutes)Number of InfusionsQuantity of Leaf (tsp / 8oz water)
160°F (71°C)1.5-22-31

Videos and Links:

Tea Regions of Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka, Japan Map