Kukicha
Kukicha: stem tea from gyokuro plants
Made from the stems and twigs of the same organic gyokuro plants, kukicha (茎茶) is light, gently sweet and naturally low in caffeine: an easy, everyday cup with a soft, nutty character.
What it is
The whole plant, nothing wasted
Where most green teas use only the leaf, kukicha is made from the stems and twigs of the tea plant. At Sakamotoen those come from the same certified-organic gyokuro bushes as our loose leaf, so nothing good goes to waste.
The result is a tea that's lighter and lower in caffeine than a leaf brew, with a smooth, slightly creamy, nutty sweetness. It's forgiving to brew and easy to drink all day.
Light & nutty
Soft, a little creamy, gently sweet. A great first step into Japanese green tea, and a mellow change of pace for seasoned drinkers.
Zero waste
Using the stems makes the most of every harvest, so more of the plant ends up in the cup instead of the compost.
Low caffeine
Lower in caffeine than leaf teas, yet rich in minerals, calcium and antioxidants. A relaxed cup for the afternoon or evening.
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Special Karigane: organic kukicha from our gyokuro plants, shipped from Tasmania.
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