Pure green teas - the clean taste of loose-leaf green tea

Most Popular Plain Green Teas

Sencha

One of the most popular green teas in the world. It is characterized by a fresh, slightly vegetal taste and a pleasant lightness. It is an excellent choice for those starting their adventure with green tea.

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Gunpowder

Tea with rolled leaves resembling small pellets. It offers a more intense flavor and a more distinct character than classic Sencha. It is suitable for those who prefer stronger brews.

Bancha

A mild green tea with a delicate taste and low bitterness. It is well suited for everyday drinking and for those who prefer subtle aromas.

Japanese Green Teas

Known for their distinct freshness, vegetal notes, and characteristic umami. Recommended for lovers of more complex flavors.

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Chinese Green Teas

Often milder and sweeter, with nutty or chestnut notes. A great choice for those seeking classic, high-quality teas.

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What distinguishes plain green teas?

Unlike flavored teas, here the dried tea leaves themselves play the main role. The taste of the brew is not enriched with additional ingredients, allowing you to fully appreciate the quality of the leaves and their production method.

Natural green teas can offer a very wide range of taste sensations:

• fresh and vegetal notes,
• delicate sweetness,
• marine and algal accents,
• nutty notes,
• subtle astringency,
• characteristic umami.
  

Conclusion:if you want to discover the true character of green tea, it's worth starting with plain teas.

Who are plain green teas best for?

This collection is especially recommended for those who:

• appreciate natural flavors,
• enjoy discovering differences between tea varieties,
• are looking for a tea for everyday drinking,
• prefer light and fresh infusions,
• want to independently explore the culture of tea drinking.

Plain green teas are suitable both in the morning and throughout the day. Thanks to the variety of flavors, it is easy to find a variant tailored to your preferences.

Conclusion:this is one of the most versatile categories of teas for those who appreciate simplicity and high quality.

How to brew plain green tea?

Proper brewing has a huge impact on the taste of the infusion.

It is most often recommended:

• water temperature 70-80°C,
• 1 teaspoon of dried tea per cup,
• brewing time from 2 to 3 minutes.
  

Water that is too hot can cause excessive bitterness and loss of delicate aromas.

Many green teas can be brewed multiple times, discovering slightly different flavor notes with each infusion.

Conclusion:lower temperature and shorter brewing time allow extracting the best qualities of green tea.

How do plain green teas differ from flavored teas?

Flavored teas contain additional ingredients that affect the taste and aroma, such as fruits, flowers, spices, or natural flavors.

In the case of plain green teas, the entire character of the infusion comes exclusively from the tea leaves.

This makes it easier to notice the differences between growing regions, production methods, and specific tea varieties.