Buying guide

Green Teas to Explore in India

Green tea covers a huge range of flavours. This guide brings together a few contrasting styles so you can find the direction you enjoy most.

By WellnessBrew Editorial · Last updated 2 November 2026

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Who this guide helps

New green tea drinkers and anyone looking to branch out from everyday tea bags.

How we selected these teas

Picks are chosen from WellnessBrew's catalogue using brand-supplied product information, ingredient lists and brewing guidance.
We compare stated attributes — tea type, origin, format, flavour notes and caffeine information where available.
We have not physically lab-tested these products. Where a guide includes hands-on tasting, it will say so clearly.
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At a glance

Tea	Best for	Type	Format	Caffeine
Hand-Rolled Jasmine PearlsLantern Leaf	Fragrant, special-occasion cups	Green	Loose leaf	Medium caffeine
Sencha Morning GreenHinoki Matcha Co.	Quick weekday brewing	Green	Tea bags	Medium caffeine
Citrus Grove GreenBlue Hour Tea Co.	Cold brew and iced tea	Fruit	Loose leaf	Medium caffeine
Saffron Kahwa BlendKesar & Leaf	A spiced, golden alternative	Chai	Loose leaf	Lower caffeine

Best for: Fragrant, special-occasion cups

Hand-Rolled Jasmine Pearls

by Lantern Leaf

Hand-rolled pearls scented with jasmine give several aromatic infusions from one serving.

Consider: Loose leaf only; best in a glass pot or infuser.

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Best for: Quick weekday brewing

Sencha Morning Green

by Hinoki Matcha Co.

A clean, grassy steamed green in pyramid bags with simple instructions.

Consider: Brew below boiling for the best balance.

Best for: Cold brew and iced tea

Citrus Grove Green

by Blue Hour Tea Co.

Lemon peel and lemongrass over a light green base, with cold-brew guidance on pack.

Consider: Flavoured blend — check ingredients if you prefer pure tea.

Best for: A spiced, golden alternative

Saffron Kahwa Blend

by Kesar & Leaf

Kahwa-style green tea with saffron, cardamom and almond slivers.

Consider: Contains nuts (almond).

Buying advice

Mind the temperature

Most green teas taste sweetest at 70–80°C. Boiling water is the most common cause of bitterness.

Buy smaller packs

Green tea is at its best when fresh. Choose a pack size you'll finish within a few months.