Buy Stems Sencha From Ippodo

A regular Ippodo sencha is made from just the highest grade leaves of the tea plant. Right after harvesting, these leaves cling delicately to the soft stems that they sprouted from. Then, during processing, the stems and leaves split off and are separated from each other.

The stems have a wonderful character on their own, so they are sold as this type of tea, called “kukicha,” which means literally “stems tea” in Japanese. We recommend this tea to green tea fans who enjoy crisp, herbaceous tastes and bright, zesty fragrances.