IPPODO Kuki Sencha Tea Bag
三角茶袋 くき煎茶 煎茶雁ヶ音 9袋入
£19.00 per item
A kuki sencha (tea made from steamed green tea stems) that can be brewed hot or cold, by Kyoto-based Ippodo.
Kuki (stem) sencha is a type of green tea made using only the stems and leaf veins separated during tea processing. It is characterized by a fresh, green aroma and a mild sweetness balanced by gentle astringency.
The production of stem tea is closely linked to the technique of tea blending, known as gōgumi. During this process, leaves and stems are carefully separated to facilitate precise blending. The separated stems are then used to produce kukicha (stem tea), allowing for consistent aroma and flavour across each batch.
Packaged in teabags designed for a 300ml teapot, the tea can be brewed either hot or cold.
Hot water: 300 ml, steep for 2 minutes.
Cold water: 300 ml, steep for 20 minutes.
63g (7g × 9 bags)
Kansai
The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.
