Type of Japanese Tea
Green tea (緑茶)
A typical type of Japanese tea. The tea leaves are steamed to maintain their bright green color and have a refreshing aroma and bitterness. Common types include sencha, gyokuro, and matcha.
Sencha (煎茶)
Tea made from steamed roasted tea leaves and brewed with hot water. It is generally deep green in color and has a refreshing taste and aroma. Gyokuro and oolong teas are included in this category.
Gyokuro (玉露)
The most expensive of all sencha teas. Only the new shoots are picked, steamed and roasted. Characterized by its rich aroma and sweetness, it is used in tea ceremonies and as a gift.
Matcha (抹茶)
The most powdered form of green tea. It is made by dissolving it in a cup of tea and has a rich flavor and sweetness. It goes well with tea ceremony and Japanese sweets.
Hojicha (焙じ茶)
Tea made by roasted green tea. The roasting process increases the fragrance and richness of the tea and reduces the bitterness of the tea leaves, making it an easy-to-drink tea.
