Gift sample

If I had to choose one single tea it would be this Kukicha.

Originally it was a secondary product in the production of Gyokuro tea, but now the popularity of Kukicha has far exceeded. The name can be loosely translated as "stem" or " stalk" tea - which is exactly what Kukicha is - stems mixed with a small amount of leaves. The resulting taste is pleasantly sweet and popular even with people who don't usually drink green Japanese teas. Connoisseurs of Japanese teas, on the other hand, will appreciate the subtle nuances of flavour that can be achieved by changing the temperature slightly.

Kukicha contains a large amount of health-giving antioxidants and a very small amount of tein - making it easy to drink for people who need to avoid tein or are worried about not being able to sleep at night. In addition, high concentrations (comparable to matcha) of the beneficial L-theanine can be found in Kukicha's stalks.

(L-theanine is an amino acid that causes a state of deep relaxation in the brain)

Summed up in a few points:

• Delicious and fresh taste
• All-natural stimulation for body and mind
• Contains a wide spectrum of health benefits
• High in L-theanine
• Uncompromising quality 
• Warms in winter
• Easy to prepare
• Refreshes in summer

 Shizuoka

Mr Morishita 

Preparation

Traditionally 5-7g of tea per 300-400ml of water.
1. Infusion
Pour in water at 80°C After a minute of steeping, pour off every last drop.

2. Pour in water slightly warmer than 85°C and infuse for one minute.

I recommend using soft filtered water.
Feel free to play around with the amount of tea - the better the tea, the stronger the infusion can be made without taste defects. 

Packed in Japan in packs of 50g to maintain maximum quality.