Collection: Kukicha

Kukicha is a unique-looking tea in that it contains stems and stalks from the production of Sencha or Gyokuro. This stem tea has a unique aroma, natural sweetness, and is known to contain higher amounts of L-Theanine, an amino acid that promotes calmness.

Kukicha can be brewed casually and is very forgiving. As mentioned above, Kukicha contains higher amounts of L-Theanine with lower levels of tannin so, even if you brew using higher temperature water, it won't get bitter unless it is steeped for an inordinate amount of time. We recommend 180F water and a steeping time of about 60 seconds to get a robust aroma and flavor. The brew is brothy, grounded, and nurturing.