Kukicha, literally "stem tea", is made from the stems of green tea leaves. Kukicha is made with flavourful first flush leaves, with the stems carefully separated during the production process. The tea is crafted from the popular Yabukita cultivar. The resulting tea is made completely of small but whole stems, producing a brilliantly bright green appearance and a bright, rich aroma. The flavour is sweet and grassy with fresh citrus notes and a hint of seaweed.

Cultivation and Certification: Certified Organic by Ecocert for Canada Organic Regime and USDA.

Note: This product ships in organic certified packaging only in Canada and the United States. It ships in conventional packaging in the UK and Europe.

Organic Green Loose-Leaf.

The tea is made completely of small, but whole stems, which produce a brilliantly bright-green appearance with a bright, rich aroma. The flavour is sweet and grassy with fresh citrus notes and a hint of seaweed.

Character: Distinct, Vibrant, Refreshing.

One heaping spoonful (3g), brew for 30 seconds at 90°C / 190°F.