Kukicha Tea

The best Kukicha Tea (also known as Twig Tea and Bōcha) is rare Japanese Green Teas created with the stems and stalks of Sencha. Brewing these parts of the plant makes for a unique and delicious infusion. Anyone wondering where to buy Kukicha Tea needn’t look further than here. The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company prides itself on packing each Loose Tea and Roast Coffee by hand fresh to order. 

Kukicha Green Tea Taste and Character

First drunk as a cheap alternative to so-called “pure” Loose Green Tea, Twig Tea has since become popular in its own right. Upon the first sip, you’ll receive a light and delicate flavour with herbaceous notes and nutty, buttery undertones. It is, put simply, a delight from start to finish. And don’t forget that with frequent consumption comes Kukicha Tea’s health benefits (more on that later). 

Kukicha Tea Caffeine Content 

The fact that this green tea is the product of stems and stalks of the tea plant, which workers harvest from May to June, means that it has less caffeine than other types. Indeed, you’ll likely receive little more than three milligrams of the stimulant per 8-oz serving. But that could be good news for some people. Those who wish to cut down their caffeine intake, for example, have chosen exceptionally well. 

Kukicha Tea Nutrition and Antioxidants

Theanine is only the beginning of its nutritional potential. Other beneficial chemical compounds include - but are not limited to - Vitamins A, B and C, copper, fluoride, manganese, selenium and zinc. Throw Kukicha Tea’s calcium content into the mix, and you have a match made in heaven. Before we delve deep into their remarkable role, however, we’ll talk you through Kukicha Tea’s brewing instructions. 

How to Make Kukicha Tea 

1. Purchase a Tea Infuser or Filter for ease and convenience.
2. Put around five grams of Tea into the accessory and then place it in a cup.
3. Boil fresh water and allow it to cool to temperatures between 80 and 90°C
4. Infuse for 1 to 3 minutes. The risk is that it becomes bitter if you leave it longer. 

How to Serve: Consider honey or lemon. Alternatively, serve without accompaniments. 

Tasting Notes: Imparts herbaceous and vegetal overtones with nutty and buttery undertones. 

Kukicha Tea Health Benefits

The antioxidant strength of the infusion is the primary reason for Kukicha Tea benefits. Studies have long shown that it can, among other abilities, support the immune system, aid digestion, enhance cognitive function and improve skin health. You could even lower your chances of developing type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and, potentially, certain types of cancer. And that’s barely scratching the surface. 

Kukicha Tea for Weight Loss

Would you believe that the benefits of Kukicha Tea extend to your waistline? This is because it boosts the metabolism of fat cells, which enables the body to burn fat quicker and more efficiently. Periods of moderate exercise will then most likely produce better and perhaps more noticeable results. It is a low-calorie choice, too, making it an excellent choice over sugary or fatty soft drinks.

Kukicha Tea Pregnancy Considerations

Doctors, nurses and midwives recommend that pregnant women avoid more than 200 milligrams of caffeine daily. The good news is that Kukicha’s content is, as we’ve mentioned above, negligible. Most impressive of all is that Kukicha Tea’s theanine content might help expecting mothers suffering from anxiety and mild depression. Nevertheless, always seek medical consultation if you have any concerns.