Yuzu Kukicha

An ingenious Japanese green tea

Made from the stalks and stems of tea leaves, this tea is enriched with dried yuzu fruit and a little matcha powder. We love its toasted nori-like aromas, umami artichoke flavours and subtle hints of tangy citrus.

Also known as Bōcha, Kukicha is a true testament to the quality of Japanese tea. It's also a perfect example of Japanese efficiency and sustainability. After the tea leaves are harvested by the growers, they are taken to be roasted and blended by tea masters, aka 'Chashi'. It was the Chashi who realised that the leftover leaf stems and stalks were still full of flavour, and made a beautiful tea in their own right. We selected this delicious Kukicha which has tangy pieces of dried yuzu fruit and a sprinkling of matcha powder added to it. Rich in relaxing theanine, this is delightfully unique and soothing tea.

Kyūshū is the most southwesterly of Japan's main islands. With its southern volcanic peaks, lush plains and pristine Pacific coastline, it's a stunning region – one that produces some of Japan's most sought-after food and drink. In the south of Kyūshū lies Kagoshima prefecture, centred around a deep bay and the active volcano Sakurajima. This area is renowned for the quality of its organically-grown green teas, which thrive in the warmth, humidity and mineral-rich soils. Kagoshima is also famed for its high quality produce, particularly its seedless citrus fruits (the town of Satsuma is found here).

• TASTE:

Artichoke hearts dipped in butter, grapefruit pith

• TEA TYPE

Green Tea

• SEASON

Seasonal harvest

• TASTE PROFILE

Toasted nori, buttered artichoke
hearts, grapefruit

• ORIGIN

Kyūshū, Japan

• FOOD PAIRING

Roast chicken, tempura vegetables,
fish'n'chips

• MULTI AWARD WINNING

Obal 2021 award x 2
World Packaging awards 2021