{"id":8935,"date":"2019-02-13T16:23:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T21:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=8935"},"modified":"2023-09-26T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:06:57","slug":"tea-101-what-is-green-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/tea-101-what-is-green-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea 101: What is Green Tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Bright, invigorating and packed with\nantioxidants, green tea is the most popular drink in the world (after water).\nAnd like all tea types, it comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant\n\u2013 an evergreen shrub native to Asia. So what makes green tea so darn delicious?\nIt all comes down to the way it\u2019s processed. While black teas and oolongs are\noxidized, green tea leaves undergo a firing step (either pan-fired or steamed)\nto fix the tea\u2019s flavour and to stop the air from darkening the leaves, so that\nbeautiful jade colour stays intact. This results in vibrant flavours that range\nfrom crisp, vegetal and nutty to oceanic, buttery and umami-rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are about a million different\ngreen teas out there, each one brimming with delicious feel-good benefits. So\nhow do you know where to start? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the benefits of green tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green tea is known for having a ton of\nhealth benefits, which is why it\u2019s the key ingredient in so many cleansing and\nenergy-boosting blends. In addition to being our go-to detox tea, green tea\nis also super high in L-theanine, which helps increase focus and mindfulness \u2013\nwhy else would monks have used it in zen ceremonies for so many years? With its\nenergizing and hydrating properties, it\u2019s the perfect drink to sip on during a\nworkout \u2013 especially iced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much caffeine is in green tea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a refreshing way\nto get that caffeine boost you\u2019ve been craving, green tea might just become\nyour new go-to. It contains between 15-45 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, which is\nabout half the amount found in black tea. When it comes to green tea vs coffee,\ngreen tea contains a lot less caffeine than your average cup of joe, which\nholds around 140 mg of caffeine. Try switching out your morning coffee for a healthy\nmugful of toasty Genmaicha green tea to help increase energy levels and\nalertness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does green tea taste like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green tea tastes refreshing, vegetal and grassy (in a good way). When it comes to this tea category, there are two main types. Japanese green teas like Japanese Sencha<\/a><\/u> and Gyokuro Yamashiro<\/a><\/u> are steamed, giving them a sweet, buttery and oceanic flavour \u2013 plus they have a rich umami taste we can\u2019t get enough of. Chinese green teas on the other hand are pan-fired, so they\u2019re vegetal and nuttier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there\u2019s a whole world of green tea blends, from lightly jasmine-scented teas to fresh and fruity blends you\u2019ll love to sip iced \u2013 we even have a green tea-based chai. Explore our huge selection of pure green teas, traditional teas with a twist and exciting new green tea blends to find the one you like the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the green tea that\u2019s right for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TRADITIONAL <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Japanese Sencha<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sencha is Japan’s most popular drink for\na reason \u2013 it’s refreshing, revitalizing, buttery and utterly delicious. This\none is hand-picked and pairs amazingly with salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Gyokuro Yamashiro<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gyokuro is a premium green tea and the\nhighest grade of tea produced in Japan. The leaves are shaded for the last few\nweeks before plucking, so it\u2019s dark, extra-energizing and extremely rare\noutside of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Silk Dragon Jasmine<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when spring-plucked green\ntea leaves are sealed in a room with night-blooming jasmine flowers? Pure\nmagic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genmaicha<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This traditional Japanese green tea\ncontains roasted grains of brown rice for a toasty, sweet flavour all on its\nown. Watch out\u2026 it’s addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRUITY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Passionfruit<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With green tea, pineapple, currants and\npassion fruit, this tangy fruity green tea is sure to be all the rage. Try it\nover ice or infused into your next martini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Goji Green<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do we love goji berries so much?\nBecause they\u2019re the tastiest superfood around. Mix them with invigorating green\ntea, raspberries and orange and you have an irresistible refresher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPICY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Kashmiri Chai<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the spiced teas of India\u2019s\nKashmir region, this light and delicate organic chai blends green tea with\ncardamom, ginger, cinnamon and marigold flowers. For an authentic touch, try brewing it\nwith sugar and ground pistachios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic North African Mint<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Morocco, green tea with mint is a\ndrink of hospitality, usually enjoyed after a meal. Ours is spiced with digestion-friendly\ningredients like cardamom, ginger, licorice, fennel and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEET <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine Cr\u00e8me Brul\u00e9e<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich and creamy with a delicate hint of\njasmine, this decadent green tea blend tastes just like a cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e… right\ndown to the crunchy sugar topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Sweet Almond Green<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its nutty kiss of almond and its\npretty marigold and cornflower petals, this sweet and subtle organic green tea\nis a tasty treat you can feel good about drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make green tea perfectly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people think they\u2019re not fans\nof green tea \u2013 usually it\u2019s because they find it too astringent. But by\nadjusting two little steeping parameters \u2013 water temperature and steeping time\n\u2013 even the staunchest green tea dismissers can fall passionately in love with this\nterrific tea type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret? Green tea leaves are\nsensitive. Put them in overly hot water, and the leaves will burn. This releases an excess of tannins, which is\nwhat causes that bitter taste. Steep green tea too long, and the same thing\nwill happen. So what can you do to prevent your green tea from turning bitter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play it cool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first secret to brewing the best green tea is to use the right water temperature. Depending on the tea, this means water between 75\u00baC (170\u00baF) and 85\u00baC (185\u00baF). If you don\u2019t have a thermometer handy, simply boil your water then let it sit for 5-8 minutes. This should be enough time for the water to cool down to the right temp. Alternatively, if you\u2019re boiling water in a pot, a good visual cue is when the water starts to form small bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long to steep green tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For green tea steeping time, \u201cshort and sweet\u201d are the magic words. Try steeping between 1-3 minutes, and you\u2019ll immediately notice a difference in taste. Your tea will be light yet flavourful, with subtle notes shining through in the cup. Follow these simple steps, and you\u2019ll learn to love green tea about as quickly as it takes to steep it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop all green teas here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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