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'''Kukicha''' (茎茶), or twig tea, also known as '''bōcha''' (棒茶), is a Japanese blend made of stems, stalks, and twigs. It is available as a [[green tea]] or in more oxidised processing. Kukicha has a unique flavour and aroma among teas, due to its being composed of parts of the tea plant that are excluded from most other teas.<ref>{{cite web |name= |title=Kukicha|url=http://laorencha.com/2011/01/11/kukicha-is-the-best-kept-secret-in-green-tea-for-real/}}</ref> |
'''Kukicha''' (茎茶), or twig tea, also known as '''bōcha''' (棒茶), is a Japanese blend made of stems, stalks, and twigs. It is available as a [[green tea]] or in more oxidised processing. Kukicha has a unique flavour and aroma among teas, due to its being composed of parts of the tea plant that are excluded from most other teas.<ref>{{cite web |name= |title=Kukicha|url=http://laorencha.com/2011/01/11/kukicha-is-the-best-kept-secret-in-green-tea-for-real/}}</ref> |
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Regular Kukicha material comes from production of [[Sencha]] or [[Matcha]]. When coming from [[Gyokuro]]'s production, it takes the name of '''{{visible anchor|Karigane}}''' (雁ヶ音 / かりがね) or '''{{visible anchor|Shiraore}}''' (白折 / しらおれ). |
Regular Kukicha material comes from production of [[Sencha]] or [[Matcha]]. When coming from [[Gyokuro]]'s production, it takes the name of '''{{visible anchor|Karigane}}''' (雁ヶ音 / かりがね) or '''{{visible anchor|Shiraore}}''' (白折 / しらおれ).<ref>{{cite web |name= |title=Karigane Usugasum (s Matchou)|url=https://mimosvet.wordpress.com/category/tea/}}</ref> |
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''Kukicha'' has a mildly nutty, and slightly creamy sweet flavour. It is made of four sorts of stems, stalks and twigs of ''Camellia sinensis''. For best results, ''kukicha'' is steeped in water between {{convert|70|C|F}} to {{convert|80|C|F}}. Green varieties are best steeped for less than one minute (oversteeping or steeping too hot, as with all green teas, will result in a bitter, unsavoury brew). |
''Kukicha'' has a mildly nutty, and slightly creamy sweet flavour. It is made of four sorts of stems, stalks and twigs of ''Camellia sinensis''. For best results, ''kukicha'' is steeped in water between {{convert|70|C|F}} to {{convert|80|C|F}}. Green varieties are best steeped for less than one minute (oversteeping or steeping too hot, as with all green teas, will result in a bitter, unsavoury brew). |
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| Type | Green |
| Other names | Stalk Tea, Stick Tea, Twig Tea |
| Origin | Japan |
| Quick description | Popular in Japan. Taste between that of gyokuro and sencha, with a light flavour and a fresh green aroma. |
| Temperature | 80 °C (176 °F) |
| Time | 40 sec to 1 min |
Kukicha (茎茶), or twig tea, also known as bōcha (棒茶), is a Japanese blend made of stems, stalks, and twigs. It is available as a green tea or in more oxidised processing. Kukicha has a unique flavour and aroma among teas, due to its being composed of parts of the tea plant that are excluded from most other teas.[1]
Regular Kukicha material comes from production of Sencha or Matcha. When coming from Gyokuro's production, it takes the name of Karigane (雁ヶ音 / かりがね) or Shiraore (白折 / しらおれ).[2]
Kukicha has a mildly nutty, and slightly creamy sweet flavour. It is made of four sorts of stems, stalks and twigs of Camellia sinensis. For best results, kukicha is steeped in water between 70 °C (158 °F) to 80 °C (176 °F). Green varieties are best steeped for less than one minute (oversteeping or steeping too hot, as with all green teas, will result in a bitter, unsavoury brew).
It is common to steep kukicha for three or four infusions. Recommended steep durations: First infusion: 40 sec, 2nd: 15 sec, 3rd: 30 sec.[3]
Kukicha is one of the preferred teas of the macrobiotic diet.[4]
Kukicha can be added to juice to make a children's drink.
Kukicha is unique in that it is naturally very low in caffeine [5] without any industrial decaffeination.
Notes and references
References
- ^ "Kukicha".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|name=(help) - ^ "Karigane Usugasum (s Matchou)".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|name=(help) - ^ Notes on a box of Japanese tea manufacturer Keiko Tea
- ^ Ferre, Carl. "What is Macrobiotics?". George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation.
- ^ http://www.livestrong.com/article/355587-the-caffeine-in-kukicha-tea/
Bibliography
- Rosa, Dominik M.D.-Dyngus Day Grand Marshal
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