{"product_id":"kukicha-comparison-set","title":"Kukicha Comparison Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the difference between shaded and unshaded kukicha?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comparison set allows you to taste two different kukicha side-by-side: our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/kukicha-tea\/products\/karigane-gyokuro-kukicha\"\u003eKarigane\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/kukicha-tea\/products\/green-kukicha\"\u003eGreen Kukicha\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eKarigane\u003c\/em\u003e is a tea type that is made mostly of gyokuro stems, while our Green Kukicha is made mostly of sencha stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKukicha\u003c\/em\u003e (AKA \"stem tea\" or \"twig tea\") itself is known to contain less caffeine and more L-theanine than the leaves, as much of the L-theanine in the tea plant is found in the stems. L-theanine imparts an umami, slightly savory note to the tea. Because there is less caffeine and more L-theanine, kukicha is known to have a milder flavor than leaf tea. This is especially true of Karigane, as the shading it goes through preserves more L-theanine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewed side-by-side, we believe you will find differences in the color, aroma, and flavor of these teas. The Green Kukicha is a little more robust than the Karigane, while the Karigane is appreciated for its more delicate, marine-like flavor. It is our wish that you will be able to parse out these differences and appreciate them both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach set contains one ounce of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/kukicha-tea\/products\/karigane-gyokuro-kukicha\"\u003eKarigane\u003c\/a\u003e and one ounce of our \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/kukicha-tea\/products\/green-kukicha\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreen Kukicha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303697133783,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20260217-001.jpg?v=1771539101","url":"https:\/\/denstea.com\/products\/kukicha-comparison-set","provider":"Den's Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}