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Tea from Camellia sinensis

Green Tea

Fresh, grassy and gently vegetal

Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that are heated soon after picking, by pan-firing or steaming, to stop oxidation. The result keeps a fresh character, ranging from sweet and nutty to grassy, marine or floral depending on origin and processing.

Brewing at a glance

70–80°C

Water

2–3 min

Steep

Water that is too hot can make green tea taste bitter.

Styles include:SenchaJasmine greenGunpowderDarjeeling greenKahwa-style blends

Showing 4 teas

Lantern Leaf

Hand-Rolled Jasmine Pearls

Green Tea · Loose leaf

JasmineSweetSilky

Blue Hour Tea Co.

Citrus Grove Green

Fruit & Flavoured Tea · Loose leaf

Lemon peelLemongrassBright

Kesar & Leaf

Saffron Kahwa Blend

Chai & Spiced Tea · Loose leaf

SaffronCardamomAlmond

Hinoki Matcha Co.

Sencha Morning Green

Green Tea · Tea bags

GrassyMarineSweet pea

Buying guide

Good to know about green tea

Quick answers to common questions before you choose.

From the Journal

Read before you brew

Cups of different teas arranged with loose leaves

2 October 20267 min read

Different Types of Tea: A Beginner's Guide

Green, black, white, oolong and pu-erh all come from one plant. Here's what makes each one different.

Glass teapots holding teas of different colours

18 September 20265 min read

Green Tea vs Black Tea: Key Differences

Processing, flavour, brewing and caffeine — a clear side-by-side comparison of two everyday teas.

Hot water being poured over tea in a white cup

14 October 20264 min read

How to Brew Green Tea

Cooler water, shorter steeps and a few simple habits for a sweeter, smoother cup.

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