Japanese green teas
Green tea has been enjoyed since ancient times in China (the origin of tea) and Japan, where it is most frequently drunk. Green tea has also gained in popularity among Europeans and Americans in recent years for its health-giving properties.
Green teas are categorized according to type and production method, and flavors vary. In general, however, green tea is made in China by roasting the tealeaves in a pot, offering a refreshing, aromatic flavor. In Japan, the green tealeaves are steamed, producing a sweet, delicate flavor.
Our selection of the best natural japanese green teas :
Sencha, Houjicha, Genmaïcha, Gyokuro, Matcha and also flavored japanese green teas.
DISCOVERY
15 TEA BAGS ASSORTMENT
15 TEA BAGS ASSORTMENT
15 tea bags assortment
13,00 €
SENCHA BENIFUKI
SENCHA BENIFUKI
Sencha Green tea | Japan
from 6,70 €
HÔJICHA "KAGE"
HÔJICHA "KAGE"
Hôjicha Green tea | Japan
from 9,60 €
KUKICHA "MIDORI"
KUKICHA "MIDORI"
Kukicha Green tea | Japan
from 10,60 €
SENCHA "OSUMI"
SENCHA "OSUMI"
Sencha Green tea | Japan
from 16,80 €
KABUSECHA "ASAGIRI"
KABUSECHA "ASAGIRI"
Kabusecha green tea | Japan
from 15,80 €
GYOKURO "SHIZUKU"
GYOKURO "SHIZUKU"
Gyokuro green tea | Japan
from 26,00 €
GENMAÏCHA POWDER
GENMAÏCHA POWDER
Genmaïcha Green tea | Japan
13,80 €
EARLY JAPAN
Available in august
SENCHA "SHOJU" 2024
SENCHA "SHOJU" 2024
2024 Early tea | Japan
from 17,18 €
EARLY JAPAN
Available in august
SENCHA "TANEGASHIMA" 2024
SENCHA "TANEGASHIMA" …
2024 Early tea | Japan
from 14,18 €
EARLY JAPAN
Available in august
SENCHA "CHIRAN" 2024
SENCHA "CHIRAN" 2024
2024 Early tea | Japan
from 13,88 €
HÔJICHA KABOSU & GINGER
HÔJICHA KABOSU & …
Hôjicha Green tea | Japan
from 6,30 €
LEARN MORE ABOUT JAPANESE GREEN TEAS
In Japan, green tea (Nihon-cha) represents more than 99% of national production and comes mostly from the islands of Kyushu and Honshu. There are different varieties of green teas: Sencha, Genmaïcha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Matcha, Bancha etc...
The harvest of green tea is made from mid-April to the end of September on 4 harvests.
> The first harvest (April - May), reputed to produce a more refined and less astringent tea than the following ones.
> 2nd harvest (June - July)
> 3rd harvest (July - August)
> 4th harvest (August - September)
Green teas are known for their many benefits and therapeutic properties, which vary from variety to variety. Generally speaking, green teas are rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and amino acids. Among these antioxidants, we can mention the presence of catechin which slows the progression of free radicals in the body and therefore the appearance of cancers.
Sencha is the variety of green tea which occupies the largest share in Japanese production (nearly 70%). With its vegetal and sometimes iodine aroma when grown by the seaside, sencha features needle-shaped leaves with a dark green color. It is produced virtually across the country. Unlike other types of teas which are protected from the sun at some point in their cultivation, Sencha, on the other hand, is fully exposed in the tea fields.
At LUPICIA, attention is paid not only to the gardens and their method of making, but also through the variety of tea plants used. Although Yabukita is the most widely grown variety in Japan, there are other unique and equally aromatic varieties of tea plants.
During each new tea harvest, mainly from March to June, we buy green teas from selected producers throughout the country. Some tea masters continue to use traditional methods such as leaf roasting and their production is only available in small quantities.
The passion and know-how of producers who continue to cultivate and research new varieties and flavors allow Japanese teas to be recognized for their high quality and finesse. Japanese tea is an integral part of daily life in Japan, it is consumed every day whether in hot or iced tea.