Kukicha, "stem tea", is made from the stems of the flavourful first flush green tea leaves of the popular Yabukita cultivar. The stems are carefully separated during the production process. The resulting tea is made completely of small but whole stems, producing a brilliantly bright green appearance and a bright, rich aroma. The flavour is sweet and grassy with fresh citrus notes and a hint of seaweed. Character: Distinct, Vibrant, Refreshing Ingredients: Organic green loose-leaf tea Cultivation and Certification: Certified Organic by Ecocert for Canada Organic Regime and USDA Brewing instructions: One heaping spoonful or 3 grams, brew for 30 seconds at 90°C/ 190°F. Note: This product ships in organic certified packaging only in Canada and the United States. It ships in conventional packaging in the UK and Europe. Toshiaki Kinezuka of NaturaliTea, started organic tea farming in 1976 when organic tea was unheard off. Toshiaki had a very hard time - he got fired from the farmers’ association, and many who didn't like his practices had fun watching him have problems with pests and disease on his tea field. At first, he was producing "brown tea" instead of green tea. However, little by little Toshiaki learned how to grow organic tea. Some farmers who understood Toshiaki’s idea also switched to organic. They created a group, and eventually created NaturaliTea. Toshiaki is now 74 years old - he is still working hard in the tea fields every day. Learn more about NaturaliTea Browse more NaturaliTea teas Read our Japan Travel Blog Guest blogger review for this tea Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
