Kukicha is made up of young twigs and stems from green tea plants. The steeped tea has a natural sweetness and light creaminess. Many tea drinkers in Japan enjoy its mild, pleasant flavor, plus it's lower in caffeine than other green teas.

Caffeine Content: Low

Ingredients: japanese green tea stems [Note: this tea is grown and processed organically, but because our facility is not organic certified, we cannot label it as organic.]

Preparation:
Water Temperature: 170-180° F
Steep time: 1-2 minutes
Suggested serving size: 1 tsp/8oz of water