Best Japanese Green Tea Brands to Buy Online
Sencha, Gyokuro, Genmaicha โ direct from Japan.
Types of Japanese Green Tea
Sencha
The everyday tea of Japan (80% of production). Grassy, refreshing, slightly astringent. Steep at 70-80ยฐC for 60-90 seconds.
Gyokuro
The premium shade-grown tea. Rich, sweet, umami-forward. Shade-growing increases L-theanine content for a calming effect. Steep at 50-60ยฐC.
Matcha
Stone-ground whole tea leaves. Used in tea ceremonies and lattes. Higher caffeine than other green teas because you consume the whole leaf.
Genmaicha
Green tea blended with roasted rice. Nutty, toasty flavor. Lower caffeine โ perfect for evenings. The popped rice creates a unique texture.
Hojicha
Roasted green tea with a brown color and warm, smoky flavor. Very low caffeine. Popular as an after-dinner tea and in lattes.
Best Brands
- Ippodo โ Kyoto institution since 1717
- Fukujuen โ Uji tea specialists
- Itoen โ Japan's largest tea company, great for everyday drinking
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