Kukicha Organic Twig Green Tea - Twigs, Leaves of Gyokuro and Sencha Teas

Our Kukicha is made largely from stems and leaves of organically grown Gyokuro and Sencha teas. It has a mellow flavor (similar but muted form of the Gyokuro or Sencha notes) with a refreshing aftertaste. Since Kukicha has a high content of stems it has less caffeine than a regular green tea. This is a very good introductory tea to Japanese green tea category. DRY LEAF: A mottled appearance of light green stems and the dark green of the leaves. Bears a fresh sweet green smell. WET LEAF: Has a vegetal, grassy nose with savory undertones. CUP: A pale green liquor that has notes of sweet grass and boiled veggies. Light body with a just a hint of savoriness. Refreshing.   STEEPING TIPS:      1 teaspoon or 3 grams for an 8 oz. cup    176°F     1 min, re-steep: 1.5 mins   ORIGIN: Aichi Prefecture