Kukicha Reserve 3 Years Toasted

Kukicha Reserve 3 Years Toasted – Green Tea

Origin: Japan

Infusion Temperature: 80° Celsius

Infusion Time: 3-4 minutes

Serving Size: 1 gram/100 ml

Toasted Kukicha is a distinctive Japanese tea made exclusively from the carefully roasted twigs of Kukicha an exceptional green tea whose leaves remain on the plant for at least three years before harvest. This prolonged growth period allows the plant to mature fully, naturally reducing its theine content to virtually zero.

Renowned within macrobiotic traditions, Kukicha became celebrated in the West for its gentle energy and compatibility with wellness focused lifestyles. Its toasting process imparts a uniquely smooth and comforting flavor profile-sweet, delicate, and lightly caramelized-making it an ideal tea to enjoy throughout the day without concern for theine related effects.

While roasting slightly reduces the concentration of polyphenolic antioxidants, studies show that Toasted Kukicha and Houjicha still contain more antioxidant power than oolong or black teas. Furthermore, Kukicha is naturally rich in L-theanine, an amino acid with calming properties known to support focus, relaxation, and cognitive health. This compound is especially concentrated in shaded teas and the stems themselves, making Kukicha a rare balance of serenity and vitality in every cup.