Kukicha With Yuzu

Kukicha With YuzuKukicha with yuzu, Kagoshima Japan. Kukicha, or twig tea, is from Japan and is a mixture of stems and leaves from the tea bush. In this version of kukicha, the citrus fruit yuzu contributes, with citrus notes that also give deep flavour notes of orange grapefruit and mint. Kagoshima is located on the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, the soil is mineral and the active volcano Sakurajima, has a strong influence on the

where it is enjoyed hot or cold

as it is harvested in early spring

with a gently roasted buttery sunflower taste

as they consist of different cultivars

but it is a truly professional and practical tool for tea brewing

He has had a large number of group and solo exhibitions at home and abroad in his career spanning over 40 years

Yuta Hiraoka-san has worked in the family business Tamakawa Tea since he was young

Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 7-8 hours

It consists exclusively of the first top shoots and here only the finest quality is used

The leaves undergo a brief oxidation

Classic characteristic tea

which results in a tea with a very soft taste character and floral notes such as lily and orchid