Kukicha

$22.5 ~~$45~~ In stock

When making green tea, the Japanese ensure that nothing is wasted. The tea stalks, which might be discarded in other tea regions, have been harnessed to make a pleasant tea. Since it is made from the stems and twigs of the tea plant, there is less caffeine, amino acids, and antioxidants to give flavor and added benefits to the brew. This tea has gained an ardent following in Japan, where it is enjoyed for its mellow flavor and low caffeine levels. It is also used in macrobiotic diets.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph ★★★★★ Sep 4, 2026

I was a little skeptical about tea made from stalks, but it brews up smooth and mellow with none of the bitterness I sometimes get from leaf-only greens. The fact that it uses parts that would otherwise be thrown away makes it feel like a thoughtful, resourceful drink. My mug’s already empty and I’m

Charlotte K. ★★★★★ Sep 2, 2026

Honestly, I bought this because I hate wasting anything, and the fact that it’s made from tea stalks is such a clever idea. The cup I brewed was surprisingly smooth and mellow, perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Jason ★★★★★ Sep 1, 2026

The roasted, nutty scent hits you the moment the bag opens, and it steeps into a smooth cup that’s somehow both mellow and grassy. I’ve been drinking it every afternoon instead of my usual snack, and the fact it uses the stalks makes it feel like a clever little secret.