Vilgain Kukicha BIO – delicate Japanese green tea with low caffeine content

Vilgain Kukicha is a traditional Japanese green tea made from the delicate twigs, stems, and petioles of the Camellia sinensis tea plant, which remain after processing premium teas such as Sencha or Gyokuro. Thanks to its low caffeine content, it has a mild, sweet to nutty flavor with a pleasant umami note that sets it apart from other green teas, making it ideal even for evening drinking or for more sensitive individuals.

Traditional “mottainai” tea – waste nothing, use everything

In Japan, Kukicha was once known as the tea of farmers and tea masters. They would sell the leaves, while keeping the twigs and stems for their own use. This beverage thus symbolizes the mottainai philosophy – appreciating the whole gift of nature and not wasting what the tea plant offers.

Processing in harmony with tradition

The production of Kukicha is a time- and labor-intensive process. The delicate stems and petioles are steamed, dried, and lightly roasted after being separated from the leaves to develop their characteristic flavor. Thanks to careful temperature control at every step, the tea retains not only its aroma and taste but also its nutritional value.

Vilgain Kukicha BIO at a glance:

• traditional Japanese tea from delicate twigs, stems, and petioles
• originates from the Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures on the island of Kyushu
• Asatsuyu and Saemidori cultivars – typical for their delicate umami flavor
• almost caffeine-free – suitable even for evening drinking
• delicately sweet, nutty, and harmonious flavor
• great choice for cold brew – a refreshing drink for hot days
• organic quality, traditional Japanese processing
• symbol of mottainai – respect for nature and no waste