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The world of Japanese Green Tea is wide and wonderful, but it is sometimes confusing with all the terms used.
There are more than 100 total types of Japanese green tea names being used today. Names can refer to not the only type of tea, but they can also indicate which part of the tea plant is used, what kind of processing method was used, the name of the location where tea is farmed, etc.
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Green tea is synonymous with Japanese tea. It is the most consumed beverage in Japan, valued for its health and restorative properties. Drinking green tea is a custom that has been interwoven into Japanese culture, with almost every meal in Japan accompanied by a freshly brewed pot of green tea. It is a way of life and an embodiment of Japanese hospitality.
Before taking your next sip, let’s discuss the history of green tea, types of green tea, and the best way of drinking green tea for optimal health benefits.
Brief History of Green Tea in Japan
Green tea was first introduced in Japan by Japanese monks who studied Buddhism in China during the Nara and Heian era over a thousand years ago. It was first enjoyed exclusively by the religious classes of Japanese society, but spread to the royal and other elite classes as tea cultivation started in Japan.
In the 12th century, a Zen priest named Myouan Eisai, wrote a book called Kissayojoki ( in which he talked in detail about tea cultivation, green tea preparation, and how beneficial green tea is for health and long life. The success of his book led to the emergence of a shared tea culture in Japan, where all levels of Japanese society began to drink green tea and adopted it as a central part of their daily lives.
Types of Japanese Green Tea
Green tea differs from black tea and other types of tea, in how the tea leaf is cultivated and processed. The tea leaf itself is the same – the leaf from an evergreen shrub called Camellia Sinensis. Green tea retains its fresh color and delicate flavor because it is processed quickly to prevent oxidation – the tea leaves are steamed and dried almost immediately after being harvested.
There are various types of green tea, depending on the cultivation methods, growing conditions, as well as the steaming and drying process. Each type of green tea has its own characteristics and flavor, and here are just some of the classifications of green tea:
Sencha 煎茶
Sencha is the most common green tea consumed in Japan. It is produced by picking only the youngest tea leaves, which are then steamed, rolled, and dried. With a good balance of acidity and sweetness, sencha makes a great everyday tea.
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Matcha Green Tea 抹茶
Recognized for its vivid green color, matcha is processed with high quality tea leaves – grown in the shade a few weeks before harvesting in order to strengthen the flavor and caffeine level. It is then processed into a very fine powder, which is traditionally used for Japanese tea ceremonies. With a unique earthy flavor and unmistakable color, matcha has now become a sought-after ingredient in inventive modern cuisines and as a trendy flavoring in all sorts of wagashi (Japanese sweets) and western-style pastries. You can read more about matcha and its uses here.
Gyokuro 玉露
Gyokuro (or Jade Dew) is often viewed as the best quality green tea. Like the tea leaves used for matcha, gyokuro also uses shade-grown tea leaves, giving the tea a much more concentrated flavor. Some describe the taste as sweet and slightly seaweed-like. You can clearly distinguish the tea with its deep, dark green leaves and its unparalleled aroma. For any tea connoisseurs out there, and those who appreciate their tea with rich accents, gyokuro may be your tea of choice.
Hojicha is green tea that has been toasted and chilled. The tea leaves have a reddish brown color and a roasted aroma. Hojicha is mild tasting and has less caffeine, which makes it a wonderful tea to enjoy especially after a late, heavy dinner.
Genmaicha 玄米茶
Genmaicha 玄米茶
This traditional Japanese green tea is an interesting mix of a Sencha tea blended with toasted puffed brown rice, It gives the tea a distinctively toasted grain undertone. It’s a mild flavored tea with an almost popcorn-like taste. An excellent choice for those who prefer low caffeine tea.
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