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A Small Note On What Makes A Green Tea:
Green tea is a very diverse and exciting category of tea. It results from the leaves of the tea plant (camellia sinensis) being steamed or fired soon after plucking. This process halts the active enzyme leaf oxidising which it would do if left exposed to the air and explains why green tea is described as unoxidised.
The two countries acknowledged as leaders in the production of green tea are China and Japan. The differences in the treatment of the leaf during manufacture, in China the leaf is fired while in Japan the leaf is steamed, explains why the green teas from each country produce such markedly different leaves and liquor.
The Chinese style of processing produces a tea that is smooth and aromatic while the Japanese steaming process yields a more vegetal flavoured liquor. Both styles of tea are prized for their different characteristics.
Which Green Tea Are You Looking For?
Our selection of flavoursome loose-leaf green tea comes from China and Japan. Here are some suggestions to help you choose:
Blended Green Teas: Try the popular Ginseng Green
Pure Chinese Green Teas: Explore the delicate Jasmine Pearl tea, with its hand-rolled individual pearls, naturally scented with fresh jasmine flowers or the highly revered Dragonwell Longjing. Gentle Green Tea is a great choice if you are beginning your green tea journey.
Pure Japanese Green Tea : Enjoy the classic and prized Japanese Sencha or the comforting character of Genmaicha.
