Living plant atlas

Kukicha

Latin Camellia sinensis · EN Kukicha · twig tea · bocha · green tea · SK Kukicha

Edible parts

Tea leaf / herb as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy1213 kJ / 290 kcal14%
Protein12 g24%
Carbohydrate48 g18%
Fibre42 g
Fat2.8 g4%
Vitamin C20 mg25%
Vitamin K60 µg80%
Calcium520 mg65%
Iron16 mg114%
Magnesium190 mg51%
Potassium1500 mg75%
Zinc2 mg20%
Sodium7 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Stems and twigs. Highest calcium of the Japanese greens, mildest caffeine. Brewed cup figures vary by leaf amount and steep time; this atlas row is the catalogue entry as sold.

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Kukicha (Camellia sinensis; SK Kukicha) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under tea. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Tea leaf / herb as sold.

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Not medical advice. Figures are food data (CoFID / USDA), % NRV.