noun
twig tea; stem tea; kukicha
A Japanese tea made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the tea plant, often with a mild, nutty flavor. Also known as kukicha.
See also: 茎茶
棒茶はカフェインが少なくて飲みやすい。
Twig tea is low in caffeine and easy to drink.
この店では石川県産の棒茶を売っている。
This shop sells twig tea from Ishikawa Prefecture.