Kukicha
Organic Green Tea
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Kukicha
Kukicha
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Kukicha

Kukicha is pleasantly sweet with a lovely greenish gold infusion and creamy mouthfeel.

50+ Servings
$74.00
10+ Servings
$19.50
2+ Servings
$3.50

"This tea is energizing and soothing with a wild, earthy flavor that's unforgettable. Perfect for any time!" - Daniel B.

An enlivening and refreshing

green tea with a rich savory-sweet

flavor and creamy mouthfeel

Kukicha is a traditional green tea unique to Japan. It is created by blending tender leaves, stems and stem fibers called keba that are collected during sencha processing. Kukicha is a perfect example of the Japanese way of making tea, in which no part of the harvest is wasted. Our Kukicha is pleasantly sweet with a lovely greenish gold infusion and creamy mouthfeel. Asamushi sencha provides delicate fresh notes while lightly roasted stems provide balancing sweetness, and tender keba leaf fibers create a full, enriching body. Kukicha is a wonderfully bright green tea that is surprisingly sweet and ideal for those sensitive to astringency.

Kagoshima, Kyushu Island, Japan

Kyushu Island, Japan

Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu (the third largest island of Japan) and is largely mountainous and home to important lumber, fishing and agriculture industries. Much like the rest of Japan, this region has well manicured tea gardens with well-developed irrigation, and farmers follow strict growing procedures to produce this perfect tea bush shape and size.

Organic green tea

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Low

0 MG

100 MG

low

Based on an 8oz cup of tea made with suggested steeping method relevant to the tea type. An average cup of coffee contains about 90 – 120 mg / 8oz cup.

  • Imperial
  • Metric
3 minutes
Traditional Preparation

Water Temperature: 185°F

Leaf to Water Ratio: 4 grams per 8 ounces

Steep Times: 1 minute (1st infusion), 45 seconds (2nd infusion)

For the best infusions, we recommend brewing this tea in a Kyusu teapot.

Origin

Kagoshima

Kyushu Island, Japan

Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu (the third largest island of Japan) and is largely mountainous and home to important lumber, fishing and agriculture industries. Much like the rest of Japan, this region has well manicured tea gardens with well-developed irrigation, and farmers follow strict growing procedures to produce this perfect tea bush shape and size.

Origin

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 28 reviews
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  • Patrick D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Best Green Tea I've Ever Had!

    I try to never run out because it's so good. *Ever* so slightly sweet. Light, but flavorful. Umami notes, but not overpowering. This is a great tea!

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  • Paul C.
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Bland Kukicha

    Kukicha is never the most complex tea but this batch was particularly bland. I will look to try a different brand, or wait until next year for another harvest.

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    Rishi Tea & Botanicals
    1 week ago

    Hi Paul! We're so sorry to hear that this batch of Kukicha missed the mark. We recognize tea is such a uniquely personal journey, and really appreciate you giving this a try. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team if we can help with preparation adjustments or other tea recommendations that might be more to your taste. Thanks for sharing tea!

  • Regina M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Love my Kukicha, certainly has spoiled me!

    I have had many green teas and often to get the “richness” of the plant/leaves, it usually requires a green teas with higher caffeine content. However, I get that richness from your teas without having to take in more caffeine. I love this because I do also enjoy Oolong and that definitely has more caffeine - so I have a balance.

    Thank you for producing your high quality teas. 🙏

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  • Reka L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Favorite

    This tea is “beautiful”. I make it in a kyusu teapot. I don’t have a water heater that caters to green teas so I wait 4-5 minutes after the water boils before pouring it onto the tea. I wait exactly 3 minutes for this tea. Its taste profile is unique yet subtle. It is in our morning green tea rotation every second day.

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  • Bhakti C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Best Kukicha

    This is my favorite green tea of all time

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