Green tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the same plant used to produce black, white, and oolong teas. Its defining difference is processing that uses heat to limit oxidation.
How is green tea made?
After harvesting, the leaves are heated using methods such as steaming or pan-firing. This limits the enzyme activity responsible for oxidation and helps establish the tea’s distinctive character.
The leaves may then be rolled or shaped and dried. The sequence and details vary by tea style, so there is no single process shared by every green tea.
What does green tea taste like?
Green teas can have grassy, vegetal, nutty, floral, savory, or subtly sweet notes. Their flavor varies with the growing region, harvest, and processing method. Flavored blends add further possibilities through fruits, flowers, herbs, and spices.
What are some green tea styles?
Examples include Japanese sencha, Chinese Longjing, and gunpowder green tea. Matcha is powdered green tea that is whisked into water rather than steeped and strained like loose leaves.
These examples describe tea styles, not a list of products necessarily available in our store.
Does green tea contain caffeine?
Green tea naturally contains caffeine. The amount in a prepared serving varies with the tea, portion, and preparation method. Check individual product information when selecting a blend.
How do you brew green tea?
Follow your chosen product’s instructions for the amount of tea, water temperature, and steeping time. Green tea often calls for water below boiling, but the appropriate preparation depends on the tea and other ingredients.
Enjoy it hot or follow any product-specific directions for an iced serving.
Explore green tea blends
Browse the Beach House Teas Green Tea Collection to discover your next blend. Read each product page for ingredients, caffeine information, and brewing directions.
