Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.5g / 100ml
275 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Wet Wood
Overview
Best pick • solid green choice from Kagoshima, Japan
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
An amazing first flush organic kukicha is composed of sencha stems. It has a sweet vegetal aroma with notes of celery, a grassy flavour with hints of wood and mild astringent finish. It makes a nice cold brewed tea and is great for making your own home-roasted houjicha. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yutakamidori, Yabukita, Asanoka (blend) Region: Shimodozono, Kagoshima Prefecture 100 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 80-90 °C Steep: 40-60 sec. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge