“It smells like houjicha. So I thought, well it must taste like it. No, it doesn’t. It isn’t the worst tea, but I couldn’t drink the rest of my cup. I went by brewing guidelines via Den’s Tea for...” Read full tasting note
“Wow I went gong fu this time and it really does improve this tea. Lots more woody body and strength (which is needed.)” Read full tasting note
“I got special mail! A beautiful “Morticia Adamsesque” card and tea from Gmathis! I have almost no knowledge at all of Japanese teas. I have tried a few Senchas, I have had genmaicha and probably...” Read full tasting note
“There…if this isn’t woody tea, I don’t know what is! Every time I make a cup, I’m surprised at how naturally sweet it is—just like the twigs had been dipped in brown sugar. Lovely.” Read full tasting note
Consisting primarily of leaf stems and fine tea twigs, this low-caffeine tea produces a mild, woody-malty brew. Unlike leaf teas, kukicha is best prepared by simmering for 10 minutes.
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