Twig Tea - Loose (Certified Organic) (8 oz)

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis


Also known as - Kukicha Twig Tea, bocha

Kukicha is made from the twigs of the tea plant. It contains the least caffeine among Japanese teas.

has a mildly nutty, and slightly creamy sweet flavor. It is made of four sorts of stems, stalks and twigs of Camellia sinensis. For best results, kukicha is steeped in water between 70°C to 80°C (155°F - 180°F). Green varieties are best steeped for less than one minute (oversteeping or steeping too hot, will result in a bitter taste).

It is recommended to steep kukicha for three or four infusions. Recommended steep durations: First infusion: 40 sec, 2nd: 15 sec, 3rd: 30 sec.


Kukicha wig Tea can added to juices, as a base for smoothies, elixirs, etc.