green tea
Sencha or longjing
Green tea is tea made from leaves that have been minimally oxidized, preserving their green color and producing a lighter, more vegetal flavor than black tea.
It originated in China and Japan, where it remains central to tea culture.
Green tea is often associated with health benefits: She switched to green tea for the antioxidants.
Powdered Japanese green tea
Polyphenolic tea compounds
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
bioactive · tannins · phytochemicals · neuroprotective · cardioprotective
Covered with blades
- vegetalOf or like plants
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- sweetTasting of sugar
nutty · marine · fresh · delicate · brisk · smooth · buttery · toasty
Powdered Japanese green tea
kaiseki · scroll · ikebana · seasonal · tranquility · respect · purity · harmony
Rising at sharp angle
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- timingArt of choosing moments
loose-leaf · strainer · water · hot · pour · leaves · unfurl · liquor
State of being unwound
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- calmingInducing a settled state
- zenMeditative calm
meditation · balance · soothing · stress-relief · detox · cleanse · daily · routine
matcha
Powdered Japanese green tea
catechins
Polyphenolic tea compounds
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
metabolism · bioactive · tannins · phytochemicals · neuroprotective · cardioprotective
grassy
Covered with blades
- vegetalOf or like plants
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
sweet · nutty · marine · fresh · delicate · brisk · smooth · buttery · toasty · floral
matcha
Powdered Japanese green tea
guest · kaiseki · scroll · ikebana · seasonal · tranquility · respect · purity · harmony
steep
Rising at sharp angle
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
timing · loose-leaf · strainer · water · hot · pour · leaves · unfurl · liquor · rinse
relaxation
State of being unwound
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- calmingInducing a settled state
zen · meditation · balance · soothing · stress-relief · detox · cleanse · daily · routine · self-care
Japanese
Of or from Nippon
Vietnamese · Moroccan · tradition · hospitality · afternoon · daily · social · offering · respect · ceremony
alertness
Active mental awareness
gentle · sustained · clarity · wakefulness · concentration · boost · moderate · awakening
green teacoffee
Brewed bean beverage
espresso · herbal tea · tisane · soda · energy drink
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