green teas

Sencha and matcha

Green teas are varieties of tea made from leaves that have not undergone the oxidation process used to produce black tea, resulting in a lighter color and more delicate flavor.

The plural form typically refers to different varieties or preparations—sencha, matcha, gunpowder, and jasmine are all green teas with distinct characteristics.

She keeps several green teas in her pantry for different moods.

The term may also refer to multiple servings or cups of the beverage.

Related
  • cupSmall drinking container
  • hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
  • loose leafPages without permanent binding
  • leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
  • matchaPowdered Japanese green tea

sencha · pot · fresh · antioxidants · taste · umami · polyphenols · catechins · flavonoids · bitter · steep · grassy · delicate · phytonutrients · steam · health benefits · brew · scent

Opposites
tea oxidation level

green teasblack teas

Fully processed tea leaves

oolong teas · red tea · Assam · Earl Grey · Irish Breakfast

fermentation/aging

green teaspu-erh

Post-fermented Chinese tea

caffeine/stimulation

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Steeped plant infusions

tisanes · chamomile tea · rooibos · sleepytime tea · herbal infusions

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G