Green Kukicha/Karigane Tea
Karigane in Japanese means "cry of the wild goose". Kukicha is a blend of sencha tea leaves lightly shade grown with the tea leaf stems added. The stems lighten the tea imparting a rounded smoothness and low astringency. With its light nutty rice flavor it pairs well with green vegetables, salads, l...
Tea Guide
Caffeine
- Tea
- 2-3 tsp
- Water
- 170°F · 8 oz
- Steep
- 1-2 min
Tea Type
Green Tea
Ingredients
Green Kukicha/Karigane tea leaves
Tea notes
Did You Know?
Discover the origin, character, and traditional story behind this tea.
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Kukicha is made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the tea plant rather than just the leaves.
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This Japanese tea naturally contains lower caffeine levels than many traditional green teas.
- 3
Kukicha has a mild, creamy flavor with sweet hay and toasted grain notes.
For educational purposes only. Traditional uses are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.




