Kukicha tea is new for me. Terry Walters says that it is alkalinizing, strengthening and highly regarded for its medicinal properties. She says it supports healthy digestion and it is useful in treating heart disease and fatigue. I tasted it on its own, and it kind of has that coffee-substitute taste because it is made from roasted twig - it is a Japanese blend of green tea made of stems, stalks and twigs. It is favoured in the macrobiotic diet, is safe for children, has almost no caffeine, and it is a powerful anti-oxidant.
I served it as iced tea with cinnamon, orange, apple and pomegranate juices to some friends last night, but I like it better as a coffee substitute.
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