Teas Unique Japanese Uji Karigane Kukicha Hojicha Roasted Green Tea, 250g

This Hojicha (roasted green tea) from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan is a Kukicha (stem tea) of the Karigane (“Wild Goose”) grade, made from leaf stems of the Gyokuro (“Jade Dew”) Sencha harvest, which is shaded for 20 days prior to harvest and is considered to be of the highest quality. Kukicha teas are famously used by practitioners of the macrobiotic diet.

• Teas Unique Karigane ("Wild Goose") Kukicha (stem tea) Hojicha (roasted green tea). 宇治雁ケ音ほうじ茶
• Hojicha is roasted green tea. This special tea is made from tea leaf stems or twigs (Kukicha) from the Gyokuro (shade grown) harvest, and is therefore referred to specifically in the Kyoto region as Karigane ("Wild Goose").
• The origins of the Karigane ("Wild Goose") designation are somewhat obscure, but may relate to the claim that migrating geese rest on bunches of floating twigs.
• Machine harvested in mid-May (first flush). Blended from several farms in Ujitawara, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Prepared by steaming, kneading, sieving, cutting, sorting and drying.
• Produce of Japan, packaged in USA. Naturally gluten free. Highly valued by practitioners of the macrobiotic diet.