A lovely light and smooth organic green tea made from toasted twigs and branches of the tea plant. Very low in caffeine, it can be drunk in the evening.
Kukicha is made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the tea plant, and subsequently has a low caffeine content.
A gentle, calming and digestive tea with a very enticing, nutty flavor.
Greatly renowned in macrobiotic circles, and, of course, Japan where this tea originates.
USDA Organic Certified
5.3 oz Tin - $9.95 - 74 Servings - 14¢ per cup
8.0 oz Pouch - $16.95 - 113 Servings - 15c per cup
Water: 205-210°F | Powder: 1 tsp per 6 ounce cup | Infusion Time: 2-2.5 minutes
Basic Steeping Tips
- Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible
- Don’t over-boil water
- Remove leaves after recommended time (adjust to taste)
- If you want stronger tea, use more leaves instead of steeping for a longer time
Leaves can be re-steeped 2-3 times resulting in various flavor differences. Don’t throw out those leaves until they have given it all up!
Kukicha is made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the tea plant, and subsequently has a low caffeine content.
Popular to Macrobiotics friends around the world. It is delicious and calming.
It is sometimes added to juices and other beverages.
Kukicha or “twig tea” is a special type of Japanese tea made with a blend of stems, stalks, and twigs. It is sometimes referred to as “winter tea” as it is harvested and processed in the fall. It is a popular drink for the wintertime and is also sometimes added to juices because of its distinct flavor.
To create the unique flavor that comes with Kukicha, the Camellia sinensis plant is trimmed after the last harvest of the fall, when the caffeine content in the plant is low. After it is picked, the plant is steamed to make it soft. Then it is left to age and dry, and finally roasted before being sent to the market.
Land is very scarce in Japan, so agriculture was a very expensive way of making a living. Japanese farmers were renowned for their ingenious ways of getting as much out of their plants as possible, which is how kukicha came into existence.
