Certified Organic. Kabuse Kukicha is a Kabuse-cha from the first harvest. It is a mixture of leaves and leaf stems. The tea has a gold-green color and is freshly fruity without bitter aftertaste. This delicious tea is low in caffeine and is perfect to drink with your family and during the evening.Kukicha is also known as Japanese Twig Tea. The name comes from the Japanese word Kuki = twig.