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Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Low
Highlighted notes
Green Beans
Overview
Best pick • solid green choice from Japan
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Kukicha is a traditional green tea unique to Japan. It is created by blending tender leaves, stems and stem fibers called keba that are collected during sencha processing. Kukicha is a perfect example of the Japanese way of making tea, in which no part of the harvest is wasted. Our Kukicha is pleasantly sweet with a lovely greenish gold infusion and creamy mouthfeel. Asamushi sencha provides delicate fresh notes while lightly roasted stems provide balancing sweetness, and tender keba leaf fibers create a full, enriching body. Kukicha is a wonderfully bright green tea that is surprisingly sweet and ideal for those sensitive to astringency.