Kukicha Organic Green

An unusual organic green tea from Japan, made entirely from stalks and stems removed during Sencha production. Like most tea production, in Sencha production the final stage involves removing fibrous content, dust etc, but unusually with Sencha, the stems and stalks are also removed. The fibre and dust are discarded, and the stalks and stems become Kukicha (Kuki = stalk, Cha = Tea). Because there is no leaf, Kukicha is low in caffeine. I think this tea makes a fab introduction to Japanese teas. Expect a flavour profile not dissimilar to Sencha (layers of buttered spinach, umami, subtle marine notes and a balanced astringency) but more delicate, sweeter and with nutty undertones. 

Ingredients || Premium Organic Green Tea

Warning, packed in an environment that contains nuts

Caffeine || Yes

Tasting Notes || More delicate and sweeter than Sencha with nutty undertones

Brewing Notes || 1 full tsp per cup and brew at 80-90°C for less than 1 minute.