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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Japan
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GrassyFreshEarthy
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This distinctive Kukicha, crafted from choice leaves and delicate stalks, offers a bright and refreshing cup. It unveils a smooth, grassy aroma complemented by a deep, grounded earthiness, yielding a satisfyingly rich brew that hints at the finesse of Gyokuro.
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About This Tea
What does Kukicha taste like?
This distinctive Kukicha, crafted from choice leaves and delicate stalks, offers a bright and refreshing cup. It unveils a smooth, grassy aroma complemented by a deep, grounded earthiness, yielding a . It leans grassy, fresh and earthy.
How should I brew Kukicha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Kukicha come from?
Grown in Japan.
How much does Kukicha cost?
Starts at $18.00 from Dobrá Tea, or about $0.36/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.16 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$18.00$0.36/g