Kukicha

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Kukicha is a surprising tea that delights even those skeptical of Japanese green teas. It has both savory and sweet flavors! Tea Type or Tisane | Flavors: Green Tea & Stems | fresh greens, edamame, sweet snap peas, subtle tropical fruit note, lingering, brothy mouthfeel. Tea Tips: Tea leaf stems contain 0% caffeine and constitute 50% of this tea. The L-theanine in green tea promotes calmness and focus, whether day or night. Ingredients: Japan, Kyushu Yabukita green tea and leaf stems How to Steep: 1.5–2 tsp, 8 oz water, 155°F, 1–1.5 min (steep multiple times) Fun Fact: Kukicha and sencha are both produced from the Yabukita tea cultivar. Kukicha translates to "stem tea." Similar Teas: Hand-Plucked Sencha, Shade-Grown Sencha Show more