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 Kukicha 
          (twig tea) is made by sorting out the tender young leaves 
          and stems of higher grades of tea. In Japanese, the best Kukichas 
          are called Karigane. Our Karigane is made from shaded 
          bushes, which produce a deeper green leaf and mellower cup. Tea drinkers 
          in Japan know Karigane is an exceptional value because it's shade-grown 
          tea at a fraction of the usual price. Enjoy! 
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 Literally 
          "roasted tea", our Hojicha is made from hearty tea 
          leaves grown in full sunshine, which are harvested, processed and shipped 
          state-side for finishing. We complete the final step in-house by slow-roasting 
          small batches to perfection. As a result, our Hojicha retains 
          its green color and produces a sweet & nutty cup that's suited to 
          drinking on its own or serving with food. Try it cold, too! 
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