Keiko Uchida

Kuki Sencha (Green Tea) - Nikko

Name: Kuki Sencha (Green Tea) - Nikko
Brand: Keiko Uchida
SKU: SKU-56904608022911
Price: 18.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£18.00

Taxes included.

Uji, Kyoto

70–75°C, 3–4g per cup, 60 seconds. 2–3 infusions.

Description
About the Producer
Storage & Care

This tea is a kuki sencha, a distinctive style of Japanese green tea made primarily from the stems and veins of sencha leaves (kuki meaning “stem” in Japanese). Rather than being a by-product, high-quality kuki sencha is carefully selected for balance and sweetness, offering a refined and expressive cup in its own right.

Compared to standard sencha, which is produced mainly from the leaf blades, kuki sencha has a lighter body, lower caffeine content and a naturally sweeter, softer character. The stems contain higher levels of theanine, giving the tea a gentle umami and a clean, rounded mouthfeel without sharp bitterness.

In the cup, kuki sencha is fresh and uplifting, with notes of spring greens, tender herbs and a subtle creamy sweetness. The finish is crisp and refreshing, making it especially easy-drinking and versatile. Elegant yet approachable, kuki sencha offers a brighter, calmer expression of sencha — perfect for everyday enjoyment while still reflecting the quality and terroir of Yame.

80g Net.

Keiko Uchida is a deeply enthusiastic lover of Japanese tea and has a personal mission to introduce the very finest teas from Japan to a wider audience around the world. Her own collection brings together carefully selected teas that reflect the exceptional quality, character and traditions of Japanese tea.

Once opened store in an opaque, air tight container such as a tea caddy.

Gift Wrapping Service

For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery

We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:

UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
UK orders over £60 – FREE
Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
EU Delivery – £19.00
US Delivery – from £15.00
Everywhere Else – from £16.00

Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.

Customs & Import Charges

For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.

For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.

For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Returns

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.

Full-price items: return within 14 days
Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons

For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Kuki Sencha (Green Tea) - Nikko

£18.00

How to Prepare Kuki Sencha

Add 3–4g of kuki sencha per cup to a kyusu (Japanese teapot).
Add 60–70ml of hot water per cup at around 70–75°C. A lower temperature will produce a milder and sweeter taste, while higher temperatures will make the tea taste more brisk. If you enjoy a brisker tasting tea, a temperature of 85–90°C is suitable.
Allow the tea to infuse for around 60 seconds, then pour evenly into cups. Be sure to empty the teapot completely.
The same leaves can be used for 2–3 infusions. For the second infusion, use slightly hotter water and steep briefly for 10 seconds.

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