A delicious leaf stem tea (kukicha) grown by NaturaliTea, a family-operated farm cooperative in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. Cultivating without pesticides or chemical fertilisers since 1976, the kukicha midori is perfect for those looking to avoid the bitterness of green tea. The Kukicha Midori is finished with care after the stems are selected during the finishing process of the first harvest. It is a perfect everyday tea that is sure to refresh your mood with its vibrant taste, floral and refreshing aroma.  Enjoy! 

Note: This product now uses Yunomi resealable craft bags for better storage.

Product Info

• Name: Kukicha Midori
• Japanese name: くき茶みどり
• Ingredients: 100% Shizuoka-grown green tea
• Harvest: Spring harvest
• Cultivation Notes: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.
• Region: Fujieda, Shizuoka
• Vendor type: Family-operated farm cooperative.
• Established: 1976
• Producer: Toshiaki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea)
• Location: 1416-3 Takizawa Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka 426-0134 Japan

About the Vendor

NaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.