Kukicha Tea

[Miss Phode]

I just did a google search on this tea, and here's one of the many things I found:

BENEFITS

This tea has six times more calcium than cows milk and 2 1/2 times more vitamin C than oranges. It helps to make the blood more alkaline. When we are fatigued it will refreshen and strengthen us. It is beneficial for people suffering from bladder infection, heart diseases and indigestion. It is a good healthy drink for everybody including children. It also helps digestion.

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: Kukicha Tea

But....what does it taste like?!

[Miss Phode]

Re: Kukicha Tea

I like it. It's just a smooth, mild tea. Not like Kombucha

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: Kukicha Tea

whats Kombucha taste like....I only know Earl Grey and Lipton

[Miss Phode]

Re: Kukicha Tea

Kombucha kinda tastes sour, fizzy and vinegar-y.

I guess Kukicha is almost like black tea, but milder and no bitter taste at all.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Kukicha Tea

is this readlily available, phode? or do we have to go someplace special to get it like a health food store or even online?

[dream]

Re: Kukicha Tea

I was just going to ask that too. I'd like to try some of the different teas like this but I don't know where to get it.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Kukicha Tea

Wow! Sounds good, if it's easily available.

[Miss Phode]

Re: Kukicha Tea

I buy it at health food stores. It's also known as "twig tea".

[jimmie 48]

Re: Kukicha Tea

ah, i've heard of twig tea.
being in a health food store, it should be easy to find.

[Miss Phode]

Re: Kukicha Tea

It's popular with Macrobiotic diets. It's a Japanese thing. So I guess you could also find it in a Japanese store.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Kukicha Tea

maybe even in the speical sections of the big chain stores. they have a whole new isle at the place i frequent most. the whole isle is dedicated to Mexican foods, Oriental foods and so on. i'll have to check to see if twig tea is on the shelves.