Organic Japanese Kukicha Green Tea (Loose Leaf)

The loose-leaf version of our sunny Japanese kukicha green tea, with sweet lemon and honeysuckle notes. Mild where most green teas are sharp, made from the prized stems and twigs of organic tea plants in Kagoshima, in whole-leaf form for tea-pot brewing.

Organic · Sugar-Free · Non-GMO · Gluten-Free · All-Natural · High Caffeine

Why we like it

• Single-origin Japanese kukicha from Kagoshima; one ingredient, no blending, no flavorings
• Made from the stems and twigs of the tea plant, which produce a sweeter, less bitter cup than leaves alone
• Whole-leaf form lets the tea unfurl freely; reinfuses 1-2 times with a slightly different cup each steep

Details

• Maker: August Uncommon Tea
• Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
• Size: 50g (15 cups) or 250g (70 cups)
• Best for: mornings with a teapot, mid-afternoon, iced on a hot day; pairs well with honey or plain

How to enjoy

Hot: 212°F water, 3.5g (about 2 teaspoons) of leaves per 10oz, steep 4-5 minutes. Reinfuses 1-2 times. Iced: brew the same way with just 3oz of hot water, then dilute with 7oz cold water and pour over ice.

Ingredients

Organic kukicha green tea from Kagoshima, Japan.