Discover the world of Japanese green tea, from everyday Sencha and creamy Matcha to roasted Hojicha, comforting Genmaicha and premium Gyokuro. This guide covers the main types of Japanese green tea, how they taste, caffeine levels, brewing temperatures, storage tips and how to choose the right tea for your palate.
Discover Sencha, Japan’s most popular green tea, known for its fresh grassy flavour, gentle sweetness and subtle umami. Learn how Sencha is made, how it compares with Matcha, Genmaicha and Hojicha, its caffeine content, the best brewing temperature and how to enjoy this classic Japanese tea at its best.
Discover Genmaicha, Japan’s famous “popcorn tea”, a comforting blend of Japanese green tea and roasted brown rice. Learn what Genmaicha tastes like, why some rice grains puff like popcorn, how much caffeine it contains, the best way to brew it and why it has become such an approachable everyday tea.Â
