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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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SweetFloralUmami
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This organic Karigane Kukicha, derived from the stems of premium Gyokuro, offers a remarkably sweet and refined profile. Delicate floral and fruity notes intertwine with fresh hints of lemon balm and a verdant, savory umami character, making for an elegant yet approachable daily cup.
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About This Tea
What does Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha taste like?
This organic Karigane Kukicha, derived from the stems of premium Gyokuro, offers a remarkably sweet and refined profile. Delicate floral and fruity notes intertwine with fresh hints of lemon balm and . It leans sweet, floral and umami.
How should I brew Shibushi Organic Karigane 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 Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha come from?
Grown in Kagoshima, Japan from the Blend cultivar. This batch is from the 2025 harvest.
How much does Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha cost?
Starts at $35.00 from Kettl, or about $0.70/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.20 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$35.00$0.70/g