A twig tea made mainly from selected stems and stalks of the green tea plant which are steamed and roasted before blending. A light green color in the cup with a touch of sweetness and low bitterness. It has a unique taste among green teas; a slight nutty flavour with hints of honey and citrus. Great after a heavy meal or later in the evening. A popular tea for detoxification and a macrobiotic die. Low in caffeine.
Small batches are shipped from the manufacturer weekly to ensure long shelf-life. This tea has also been vacuum-sealed immediately after being processed to seal in the freshness. Teas from Ocha & Co. were selected to represent Japan at the 2015 Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia in London and a Sencha from the plantation won first prize Japan`s top tea competiton in 2016
The Ocha & Co range is made up of the following high grade teas: Sencha, Fukamushi (deep-steamed sencha), Kabusecha (shade-grown), Reicha (asamushi & fukamushi blend for cold-brewing), Gyokuro (shade-grown) Kukicha (stems and twigs), Black Tea, Shincha (in season) and Matcha. The teas have been selected to strike a balance between quality and affordability. Some teas are now avaiable for Amazon FBA fulfillment but if not, are shipped Airmail the same day and only take between 7-10 days to arrive from Japan.