A cup of kukicha tea surrounded by dried green tea twigs and leaves, showcasing its vibrant yellow-green color.
Black packaging of Harney & Sons Kukicha tea, featuring gold accents and a tear-off top, 1 lb size.
Black tin of Harney & Sons Kukicha tea, labeled for 30-40 cups, featuring elegant design and branding.
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Kukicha

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Description

When it comes to making green tea, the Japanese don't waste anything. The tea stalks, which might be discarded in other tea regions, have been harnessed to make a pleasant tea. Since it is made from the stems and twigs of the tea plant, there is less caffeine, amino acids, and antioxidants to give flavor and added benefits to the brew. This tea has gained an ardent following in Japan, where it is enjoyed for its mellow flavor and low caffeine levels. It is also used in macrobiotic diets.

Ingredients
Green tea.

Mike's Rating
2 Briskness
1 Body
1 Aroma
 Details: Kukicha is similar to Hojicha, yet not roasted, and yields a slightly vegetal brew with a light green color.
 Dry Leaves: This is a mixture of green stems and yellow twigs from tea plants in Japan.
 Liquor: This is a very light green.
 Aroma: Because the green stems are from good tea bushes, there are hints of Sencha with woody undertones. Although the stems are similar to Hojicha, these twigs are not roasted.
 Flavors: Kukicha has a light vegetal flavor from the remaining stems and some woody notes from the twigs.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Light-bodied
 Brewing Time: 1 to 2 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 160º