Hojicha sticks

We roasted the kukicha, which gives it a more fragrant and softer aftertaste.

The stems that are rejected when the finished sencha is sorted can be drunk as kukicha.

This stem tea is roasted. Because it is made from stems, it has less caffeine and astringency.

Roasting also releases a little more caffeine.

So it may be a good choice for those who want to avoid caffeine.

(Please note that this is not caffeine-free.)