Organic Japanese Kukicha Green Tea

Kukicha is a blend of stalks and stems of the tea plant that has been oxidized and processed the same way as sencha. This tea has a light roasted flavour and a subtle sweetness. Similar to Houjicha, this tea contains very low caffeine and is suitable for those looking to have a green tea later in the day without having to worry about staying up too late. This tea pairs well with pastries and other baked goods.

Region: Japan

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 80°c (176°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been steeped 4 times.