Metropolitan Tea Company - Japanese Kukicha Green Tea. Distinctive Japanese green profile. Cup tends lightly vegetative leading to a beguiling finish loaded with malt.
Antioxidant Level: High
Caffeine Content: Low
Metropolitan Tea Company - Japanese Kukicha Green Tea
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Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup
· - 1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag
· - 1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water
· - 160-185°F (70-85ºC) water temp.
· - 1-3 minute steeping time
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About this Tea:
Like Sencha grade teas, Kukicha is made by steaming the stalks before processing in order to halt fermentation. The cup produced is exceptionally clean, with a mild nutty flavor, malty highlights and cream on the finish. Many proponents claim the character is reminiscent of South African Rooibos. In Japan, the tea is commonly enjoyed on its own or, due to its low caffeine levels, (approx. 1/10th of other green teas), added to fruit juices to make children's tea.
Here in the West, Kukicha has come to be regarded as an excellent part of a complete macrobiotic or vegan diet.* (Both involve eating grains as a staple, supplemented by vegetables and beans and avoiding highly refined foods and meat.) The nutty flavor pairs exceptionally well with grain based dishes, rice and breads and the high antioxidant count offers an added degree of dietary health.
