Shizuoka Kukicha, 2023

Kukicha | "TWIG TEA"

Kirishima, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan

Steamed like most green tea in Japan, it is a by-product of the final sorting of high-quality green tea, but in Japan, it is referred to as a separate type of tea. Due to a small amount of theine and a large content of vitamins and amino acids in the stems, this drink is very useful in its own way and has an original aroma and taste. Kukicha tea has moderate astringency and bitterness, pronounced sweetness and 'Umami'. It is a light and refreshing tea with a mild effect on the human body. One of underrated teas, definitely deserves special attention.

Fresh, sweet infusion has a deep taste and a long finish. The aroma is light notes of minds and algae.

Cultivar: Yabukita

Harvest: Spring, 2023

Due to the peculiarities of tea leaf processing, green tea retains the maximum amount of vitamins and microelements. Green tea is harvested and produced in spring from the youngest buds and leaves, which gives the tea a fresh aroma and sweet, refined taste. This tea is very pleasant to drink in the warm season, regulating body temperature. Green tea has the largest amount of tein, tea caffeine, so we recommend drinking this tea in the morning.

More ABOUT THE BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES OF TEA.

Recommended water temperature: 60-75 degrees Celsius.

Recommended amount of tea: 3-5 grams per 100 ml of water.

Recommended brewing method: Sencha Do

ABOUT THE METHODS OF BREWING TEA.

Recommended teaware: teapot, shiboridashi, hōhin.

Recommended material: Shudei clay, porcelain.

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