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.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1213 kJ / 290 kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g | 18% |
| Fibre | 42 g | — |
| Fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 60 µg | 80% |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 65% |
| Iron | 16 mg | 114% |
| Magnesium | 190 mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 7 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.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
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.