This tea is made by gathering mainly stems (kuki) from deep-steamed aracha (unrefined tea) of the first harvest from Shizuoka Prefecture and then roasting them. This is the highest grade of stem tea we offer. Compared to normally steamed stems, deep-steamed stems release flavor more easily in the second infusion, offering a sweet, astringent taste and a deep richness. When brewing in a teapot, the mesh is less likely to clog, and the tea stems are easy to discard. Please brew it for a longer infusion time than deep-steamed sencha. (Brewing guide: 7g tea leaves, 120ml hot water, 80°C, 1 minute 30 seconds) We also offer sets of 1 and 2 bags. Name: Kukicha (Stem Tea) Ingredients: Green tea (Shizuoka Prefecture) Contents: 100g x 4 bags Expiration date: We will deliver products with a shelf life of 9 months or more from the shipping date. Storage: Store away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Processed by: (Yugen Kaisha) Fukuyamado Seicha Ochakin 11-21 Ichibacho, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture *Delivery will be made to your mailbox. *We do not accept changes to the quantity or combination of products. *Shipping is included in the price. *Please refrain from price negotiations. [Kukicha (Stem Tea) Rank [From highest price]] ・Premium Karigane ← This product ★ ・Special Karigane ・Superior Karigane #ShizuokaTea #DeepSteamedTea #Fukamushicha #Kukicha #Boucha #Karigane #GreenTea #TeaLeaves #JapaneseTea #MadeInJapan #Yabukita