kukicha green tea

type: green

origin: japan

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

Kukicha is "Twig Tea", made from the prunings of the tea plant, roasted to bring out its distinctive flavor. Kukicha is appreciated for its rich nutty taste and dark brown color. In 1690 in Japan, the Yamamoto family began producing premium teas, a tradition that continues to this day. More than three centuries of experience go into the selection and processing of Yamamotoyama Teas, among the finest in the world.