Kuki Cha is a Japanese tea with a nutty, sweet flavor, reminiscent of roasted corn and toasted nuts. This interesting flavor evokes fragrances of all things roasted and toasted. Kuki Cha is also called stem tea, or twig tea, because the stalks and stems of higher-end teas (like Gyokuro or Sencha) are added to the mix. These stalks and stems contain little or no caffeine, and they also lend a mellow sweetness to the cup. Thus, this green tea makes a good choice to drink in the evening. The tea master where this tea is made was recently awarded Top Tea Connoisseur in Japan. This company bypasses the government tea auctions and purchases its tea directly from the farmers. This way, the tea farmers get a higher price for their crop. In addition, the tea manufacturer knows the tea source. You benefit from this arrangement, getting a consistently tasting and high-quality tea.