Origin
Japan
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Kukicha Kabuse – Sweet Japanese Gyokuro Twig TeaKukicha Kabuse is a fine Japanese green tea with a clean taste and a light, fresh green aroma. It's a karigane tea, meaning it's made from the stems and stalks left over from gyokuro production — parts that would otherwise be discarded. This clever tradition produces a unique and prized Japanese specialty known as "twig tea." Because it comes from gyokuro, a top-grade shade-grown Japanese green tea that's sweet, mild and rich, Kukicha Kabuse inherits much of that luxurious character. It's theanine-rich, aromatic and brews a liquor in a beautiful shade of green, with a uniquely sweet and delicate flavor and no astringency at all. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItKukicha Kabuse is simple to brew and very forgiving, with a wide brewing range that works well at a variety of temperatures and over multiple infusions. It's naturally lower in caffeine than leaf teas, making it a mellow, gentle green tea for any time of day.
How to EnjoyEnjoy it plain throughout the day, re-steeping for several cups. It's lovely with light meals, rice dishes and Japanese sweets, and makes a refreshing, gentle iced tea. Sweet, clean and wonderfully easy to love, Kukicha Kabuse is a highly recommended Japanese green tea. |
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011 tbsp (3 g)Scoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02175-185°F (80-85°C)8 oz (240 ml)Just add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 031 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 012 tbsp (6 g)Scoop your leavesUse the amount shown for one glass over ice.
- 02185°F (85°C)8 oz (240 ml)Brew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 031.5 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downPour over a glass full of ice.
- 011 tbsp (3 g)per 8 oz (240 ml)Scoop your leavesAdd the tea to a jar or pitcher.
- 02Cold waterAdd cold waterPour cold, filtered water over the leaves and close the lid.
- 034–6 hLet it chillLeave it in the fridge, then strain out the leaves.
- 04Serve chilledPour and enjoyKeeps in the fridge for up to two days.
A little steeping tipMade from stems, it is light and sweet. Re-steep 2 times.
Why cold brewCold water draws out less bitterness, so the tea tastes smooth and naturally sweet.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Think of these as a starting point. Every tea is a little experiment, so adjust the amount, temperature and time to your taste.
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