Green Tea leaves on a lovely living tea bush...

Green tea is a type of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing.

Green Tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East. Recently, it has become more widespread in the West, where Black Tea is traditionally consumed. Many varieties of green tea have been created in countries where it is grown. These varieties can differ substantially due to variable growing conditions, processing and harvesting time.

Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer. Green Tea has also been claimed useful for weight loss management.

MORE IMPORTANT INFO ON GREEN TEA:

• Green Tea generally begins using its flavor after about a year, so do not store for long periods of time.

Green Tea General Brewing Guidelines
Brewing Temperature: 175° (let boiling water rest for a minute before adding tea)
Brewing Time: 1-3 minutes (any longer, the tea will become bitter)
1 tsp of loose tea per 8 oz cup

• If you are new to Green Tea, a sampler like the one (below) we recommend from Adagio Teas™ is a great way to try different varieties and discover your favorites. Highly recommended!!!