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Kukicha
A mellow, naturally sweet stem tea from Yame, Fukuoka—creamy, comforting, and naturally low in caffeine.
This traditional Kukicha is crafted from the stems and stalks of shade-grown tea plants in Japan’s prized Yame region, known for its refined green teas. Lightly roasted and delicately steamed, it brews into a golden-green cup with toasted nut aromas, soft grassy notes, and a smooth, rounded finish. Naturally low in caffeine, Kukicha is a relaxing and grounding tea, perfect for all-day enjoyment.
Why You'll Love It:
- Toasty & Creamy: Nutty, mellow flavour with a sweet vegetal undertone
- Naturally Low in Caffeine: Ideal for evenings, sensitive drinkers
- Yame Terroir: Celebrated for high-grade, shade-cultivated teas
- Balanced Calm: High in L-theanine for soft mental clarity
Origin & Character:
Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture: One of Japan’s most respected tea-growing areas, especially known for its shaded gyokuro and elegant sencha. Kukicha from Yame carries the same smooth refinement, offering a unique way to enjoy the full flavour spectrum of the tea plant.
Tasting Notes: A light-bodied infusion with toasted cereal aromas, hints of creamy sweetness, and a delicate green finish. Golden and clear in the cup, with a silky, lasting mouthfeel.
Functional Benefits:
- Low in Caffeine: A calming option for anytime sipping, including evenings
- L-Theanine Boost: Promotes relaxed alertness and focus
- Easy on the Body: Light, hydrating, and digestion-friendly
From the misty fields of Yame comes a quiet tea with character—Kukicha is simple, soothing, and naturally rich in wellness. Whether warm or cool, it’s a deliciously gentle brew for all-day comfort and clarity.
Brewing
Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water, cooled to 70-80C, over the leaves and infuse for 1-2 minutes.
Ingredients
green tea
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.