
Kumaen – Mountain-Grown Kukicha (Daily Sencha)
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Kumaen – Mountain-Grown Kukicha (Daily Sencha)
A light yet flavorful Japanese green tea grown in the mountain gardens of Yame, Fukuoka. Crafted from May-harvested tea leaves by the Kumaen family, this kukicha – or stem tea – undergoes regular steaming, preserving the leaf structure and delivering a refreshing, everyday drink.
Kukicha stands out by blending not just leaves, but also the stems of the tea shoots. The result is a soft, mellow taste with lower caffeine content – ideal for afternoon or evening enjoyment. A great choice for those seeking a smooth, approachable Japanese green tea with subtle depth and sweetness.
Origin: Yame region, Fukuoka, Japan
Tea Type: Sencha kukicha (leaf + stem blend)
Tasting Notes: Umami, grain-like fragrance, light body
Perfect For: Daily enjoyment as a refreshing yet flavorful beverage
Harvest: May
Steaming: Regular (chumushi), leaves fairly intact
Tea Type: Kukicha (stem tea), blended cultivars
Steeping notes
1st steeping
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Tea: 5 g
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Water: 200 ml at 70°C / 158°F
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Time: 1 minute
2nd steeping
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Water: 200 ml at 90°C / 194°F
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Time: 20 seconds
3rd steeping
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Water: 200 ml at 90°C / 194°F
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Time: 60 seconds
4th? 5th?
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Depends on how light you like your tea — feel free to explore further infusions!

Personal contact
Our teas don't come from wholesale warehouses or unknown sources. We travel to the small producers we source from – whether it's a Japanese family tea garden, a Chinese mountain village or an oolong maker in Taiwan.
Stories
We meet them in person, learn their story, see how they care for their plants, and how they process the fresh leaves.
These experiences are the soul of our teas. This way, not only is the quality guaranteed, but also the fact that behind each cup there is a real person, a real story.


Direct
This direct relationship is valuable to us. Not only because of the excellent tea, but because we believe that trust, respect and personal presence are what make the tea drinking experience truly special.
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