Kukicha 茎茶

In recent years, matcha has taken center stage in the world of Japanese tea. And there’s no denying that the rich, umami-packed tea is delicious. But no less delicious is matcha’s often-overlooked sister: kukicha. In my first two months at Obubu, I grew fond of kukicha. Before coming to Obubu, I didn’t know about this […]