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Kukicha, Mecha, Houjicha, Aracha

Process of Making Green Tea: Once tea leaves are plucked, they are immediately steamed and at the end of the process, they are separated by the parts and graded into sencha, mecha(buds), kukicha(stem) and konacha(coase) and the finishing touch will be added to each tea.

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Aracha is the tea before separating by the parts after steaming, so you may find a mixture of stem, buds and coarse leaves and its shape or size may be irregular.

Kukicha stem collected from premium sencha process; it differs from basic Sencha - lighter than Sencha but rather smooth with a subtle sweetnesss. Stems is rich in Teanin that provides an element of sweetness and flavor to the tea. Karigane, Kukicha (stem) is less expensive than Sencha as it is a by-product so you can enjoy the higher grade tea leaves at the reasonable price. Excellent value and very relaxing flavor.

Mecha, collect small buds. Mecha is often regarded as being as good as the best Sencha because of the distinctiveness, its sharp bold flavor and aroma. Mecha is bold and bittersweet

Houjicha is a roasted green tea. The tea is fired at high temperature, altering the leaf colour tints from green to reddish-brown. This roasting process also lowers its caffeine content. Houjicha is a light roasted and caramel flavor tea, but no char or smoky flavor. Easy drinking tea, and goes well with breakfast through dinner.

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	AR001 Aracha (Unsorted Tea)	Aracha is unsorted fresh tea with stems, buds, leaves and other small pieces. Since it does not go through the regular grading process, it has uneven leaves and small pieces but for that very reason, retains its original flavor. The taste of Aracha can be bold, but you can enjoy entire tea leaves; mixture of stems, buds, leaves give deep green color to the tea. Aracha’s fresh aroma and clean smooth taste are highly appreciated. Tea farmers and producers often take Aracha as their everyday tea. Sencha is popular and well known Japanese tea, but If you wish to experience the original Japanese tea, we recommend to try Aracha.	100g $13.50
	HO001 Houjicha Tea - roasted tea	Houjicha is a roasted green tea. The tea is fired at high temperature, altering the leaf colour tints from green to reddish-brown. This roasting process also lowers its caffeine content. Roasting tea leaves brings a toasty flavor to Houjicha. This tea goes well with breakfast through dinner. It is calming for a good start on the day and relaxing at the night. Houjicha is a light roasted and caramel flavor tea, but no char or smoky flavor. Easy drinking tea, and good for evening.	70g $9.00
	OR015 JAS NOP Organic Houjicha Roasted Tea	NEW Product! Houjicha is the first tea Japanese children experience. Roasting stem tea creates toasty flavor to it. Mild and low in caffeine; light brown color. Good to tea for relax; slow you down bit. Casual tea This tea is from certified organic farm in Kagoshima pref in Kyush. The farm opened in 1996 and owns aprx seven hectares of farm land. All teas cultivated here are naturally grown, free from chemical fertilizer. Obtained organic certification from Japan (JAS), Germany (BIO) and USA(NOP). This farm maintain very high standard; produce naturally grown tasty teas.	75g $10.85
	KU001 Kukicha - stem tea Moe	Tea made of selected stems produced in the manufacturing of premium Sencha. Enjoy its unique flavor and smoothness.Good anytime of day and everyday or a great alternative to everyday Sencha.. Kukicha is repeatedly asked for due to it's good value.. Kukicha is mellow - not crisp and fresh like the gyokuro, lighter than Sencha but rather smooth with a subtle sweetnesss. Very relaxing flavor. It does get slightly more astringent as it cools, but never turns bitter. Great as late afternoon or evening tea. Great taste for the price. A good everyday green tea. Karigane Sencha (kuki, stem tea) are not well known as much as Sencha, however once people acquainted with Karigane Sencha often repeat the same product because of the flavor and it is an excellent value.	100g $13.50
	ME001 Mecha - bud tea - "Anzu"	Mecha are made from a collection of leaf buds and tips of the early crops. Mecha is renowned for its depth of flavor, and bitter green aftertaste. Mecha is often regarded as being as good as the best Sencha because of the distinctiveness, its sharp bold flavor and aroma. Mecha's bold and bittersweet qualities make it a good tea after meals to cleanse the palate. Many sushi restaurants in Japan serve with the meal. Our deep steamed Mecha satisfies the tea connoisseur. It is good for the second infusion. Full body green tea.	100g $15.95
	KU002 SAKURACHA(Flavor tea) - green tea stem and cherry stem tea	Chado Sakuracha means that kukicha(stem tea) blend with cherry leaves. These dry leaves are a colour mixture of white green branches and rich green tea leaves- the sight is instantly captivating. The scent is alluringly fruity and floral with back notes that hint at an earthy base. It smells more like a floral herb tea as the typical green tea notes are lost in the plume of odour. The scent of the dry leaf alone urges you to go for a spring stroll. The first infusion has a full chalky mouthfeel. It carries a floral taste which soon smoothens out on the breath. The floral taste becomes more refined as it stays in the mouth. The aftertaste is tangy green tea. The second infusion is full of cloudy, floral notes that float above more typical lime green tea taste. The result in the mouth is something that lacks the strong astringency of green tea cloaked by cherry blossom flavours. The feel in the mouth remains full and round despite the addition of the cherry tree branches. The aftertaste is long, floral, and tasty.	50g $8.95