Kikuimo tea made from Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo,
roasted until fragrant,
easy to enjoy every day.
Made only from Kikuimo (Jerusalem artichoke) grown in the fields of Hokkaido and carefully roasted. Caffeine-free, with no added fragrance or additives. A clean, fragrant Kikuimo tea that also goes well with meals.
What is Kikuimo tea?
Kikuimo (Jerusalem artichoke) is a vegetable of which the root part of a plant in the daisy family is eaten. It looks similar to ginger and has a simple, burdock-like flavor. This Kikuimo is thinly sliced, dried and roasted until fragrant to make "Kikuimo tea (Jerusalem artichoke tea)."
Just pour in hot water, and a toasty aroma close to hojicha and a gentle sweetness spread. Being caffeine-free, it can be enjoyed at any time, from a morning cup to relaxing evening moments.
Why we use Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo
Kikuimo grows slowly in land with big temperature differences. The wide fields and cool climate of Hokkaido are an environment well suited to growing Kikuimo.
Hokkaido Select's Kikuimo tea uses only Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo of clearly known origin. Because it is something you take every day, we chose ingredients whose place of growth is known.
4 features of Hokkaido Select's Kikuimo tea
Made with Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo
Only Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo of clearly known origin is used.
Fragrant, mellow taste
Slowly roasted. With little unusual flavor, it can be enjoyed like hojicha.
No added fragrance or additives
The only ingredient is Kikuimo. Caffeine-free.
Easy to keep up every day
Tea bag style. Just pour in hot water for an easy cup.
Recommended for people who
How to enjoy it
One tea bag makes 1–2 mugs. Adjust the strength to your taste.
Hot, steeped slowly
Put 1 tea bag in a cup, pour in 150–200 ml of hot water and steep for about 3 minutes. This brings out the aroma the most.
Iced, for a refreshing taste
Brew it strong with a little hot water, then pour into a glass with ice. It also goes well with meals.
Cold-brew a batch
Put 2 tea bags in 1–1.5 L of water and place in the refrigerator. After sitting overnight, you can keep it on hand like barley tea.
15 sachets or 30 sachets: which to choose?
The contents are the same Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo tea. Please choose according to how fast you drink it.
About 2 weeks' worth at 1 sachet a day. A size recommended for those who want to check the taste and aroma, and for first-time buyers.
View the 15-sachet product pageAbout 1 month's worth at 1 sachet a day. Also chosen by those who cold-brew in batches and by families.
View the 30-sachet product pageFrequently asked questions
What kind of tea is Kikuimo Tea?
It is a tea made by thinly slicing the root of kikuimo (Jerusalem artichoke), a vegetable in the daisy family, then drying and roasting it. It has a toasty aroma close to hojicha and a simple sweetness like burdock root. It is caffeine-free and goes well with meals.
Is it made with Hokkaido-grown kikuimo?
Yes. Hokkaido Select's Kikuimo Tea uses only Hokkaido-grown kikuimo. Kikuimo raised in Hokkaido fields with their large temperature swings is roasted until fragrant.
What does it taste like? Does it have any off-flavors?
It has a toasty aroma close to hojicha or barley tea and is easy to drink, with almost no astringency or bitterness. Roasting tames any distinctive flavor, so it is easy to try even if you are not fond of the aroma of tea.
Can I drink it every day?
It is a food, so you can enjoy it as an everyday drink. We suggest one bag per day, at whatever time you like. Because it is caffeine-free, it also suits relaxing evening time.
Can I drink it both hot and iced?
Yes, you can enjoy it either way. Hot brings out the toasty aroma, and iced gives a crisp aftertaste. Many people cold-brew a batch and keep it in the refrigerator.
What are the ingredients and how should I store it?
The only ingredient is Hokkaido-grown kikuimo; no flavorings or additives are used. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and high heat and humidity. After opening, please enjoy it as soon as possible.
Is the 15-bag pack different from the 30-bag pack?
The contents are the same Hokkaido Kikuimo Tea; only the number of bags differs. We recommend the 15-bag pack for first-timers, and the 30-bag pack for those who want to drink it daily or share it with family.
From today's cup,
enjoy Hokkaido Kikuimo.
Made with ingredients of clearly known origin, with a taste that is easy to keep up every day. Please add Hokkaido-grown Kikuimo tea to your everyday drinks.