Made from stems of high-quality Gyokuro, this tea has a uniquely rich umami flavor and is sweeter, lighter, and lower in caffeine than Sencha. Enjoy the best of both worlds of Japanese green tea with this unique Gyokuro Kukicha.
Tea Type or Tisane | Flavors: Artisan Green | fresh greens, umami, subtle sweetness, brothy mouthfeel
Tea Tips: Stems do not naturally carry caffeine, so this is a lower caffeinated option.
Ingredients: 100% Japanese Green Tea. Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Yame produced from Yabukita and Tsuyuhikari cultivars.
How to Steep: 2 tsp, 6 grams, 6 oz water, 170°F, 1–1.5 min (steep multiple times)
Fun Fact: Kukicha translates to 'stem tea'. This tea contains stems and leaves of a Gyokuro. To be considered a Gyokuro, the leaves of the tea bushes must be shade-grown for at least 16 days before harvest, with the average being 20 days.
