Kukicha is a green tea traditionally produced in Japan, by blending the harvested young leaves, and stems during the refining process of sencha tea. Kukicha has less bitterness than Sencha and has a refreshing sweet flavor and wonderful aroma. It is lower in caffeine ad has a higher concentration of L-theanine compared to other loose leaf green teas.
Gong Fu Brewing:
Tea
: 5 grams per 4 ounces of water Water temperature
: 180°F - 82°C Infusion length : 60 seconds per infusion. May be infused up to 4 times.
Western Brewing:
Tea
: 1 grams per 4 ounces of water Water temperature
: 180°F - 82°C Infusion length : 2 minute per infusion. May be infused up to 2 times.
