Kukicha: green tea and twigs?
This is another fun green tea option from Japan. Twigs, stalks, and stems from a tea bush are added to the leaves to create a unique blend known as Kukicha. I like everything about this green tea. It has a sweet-green aroma to the dried leaves and twigs. When steeped its character continues with its great taste. The tea takes on a buttery-sweet flavor with a traditional green tea body. The tea differs from other green teas by having a spice-like quality about it.
In order to enjoy Kukicha, you must first enjoy green tea. If a vegetable (grassy) flavor is not your thing, just skip this review. Now, if you’re feeling adventurous and you want a great tasting inexpensive green tea, give it a shot. Kukicha is low in caffeine, and it is a perfect anytime tea.
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