Green Tea

What is Green Tea?

The leaves of Camellia sinensis are picked, wilted and then heated to stop any further oxidation. In China, the leaves are traditionally pan-fired, whereas in Japan they are steamed and then, depending on the variety, rolled in different ways. As no fermentation takes place, the leaves retain their green colour.

What does Green Tea taste like?

Green tea has a fresh, slightly astringent taste and develops different characteristics with each infusion. The first infusion is the most intense in flavour and contains the highest level of caffeine.

Why choose Green Tea from SONNENTOR?

For SONNENTOR green tea, only the buds and the top two leaves of each shoot are carefully picked. This ensures consistently high quality. Enjoy a cup from our range:

• Pure Chinese Green Tea
• Fresh Lady Green Tea
• Flowery Jasmin Tea
• Earthy Sencha Tea
• Mighty Gunpowder Chinese Green Tea (loose leaf)

Perfect in the morning, in the afternoon, or for a peaceful time out moment.

Where is Green Tea grown?

Chinese green tea, along with Gunpowder, Jasmine and Sencha varieties, is sourced from China.

How is Green Tea prepared?

For the perfect brew, use one teaspoon of tea per cup, plus an extra teaspoon for five cups or more. Pour water at around 80°C over the tea in a teapot that has been pre-warmed with hot water, then leave to infuse for 2–3 minutes with the lid closed. Keep a close eye on the time, as steeping beyond five minutes may release tannins that make the tea taste bitter. Keeping the lid on helps preserve the delicate aromas.
Green tea can be infused several times. For each subsequent infusion, allow the tea to steep for about one minute longer, with up to three infusions possible.