Tea quiz
I want something to drink ...
I want something to drink ... In the morning or at teatime
What tea format would you like to try? Matcha (powdered green tea)
Matcha is a tasty, unique tea with a bit more caffeine than other teas. Try it in the morning for a satisfying first cup of the day.
I want something to drink ... In the morning or at teatime
What tea format would you like to try? Loose leaf
Do you enjoy a refreshingly-bitter character in green tea? Yes
Try a loose leaf sencha. Sencha is the standard Japanese green tea, and it has a nice balance of sweetness, astringency, and fresh aroma, which is nice to wake up to.
I want something to drink ... In the morning or at teatime
What tea format would you like to try? Loose leaf
Do you enjoy a refreshingly-bitter character in green tea? No
Try a loose leaf gyokuro. Gyokuro is a Japanese green tea with a smoother character and less astringency. It has a distinct umami, or savory-sweet, taste. Brew this in the morning for a relaxing, fulfilling cup.
I want something to drink ... In the morning or at teatime
What tea format would you like to try? Teabags
Would you like to brew a full pot of tea at once or a single serving? Single serving
See our range of single serving teabags. In the morning, just add hot water for a fast cup of green tea.
I want something to drink ... In the morning or at teatime
What tea format would you like to try? Teabags
Would you like to brew a full pot of tea at once or a single serving? Full pot (large portion)
See our range of sencha One-Pot Teabags. These larger teabags can be used for a teapot, large mug, or a pitcher, for quickly brewing a large batch of sencha at once.
I want something to drink ... Throughout the day, with meals
An everyday, classic green tea, or something with a nice aroma? Classic green tea
Sencha is the standard Japanese green tea, and it has a nice balance of sweetness, astringency, and fresh aroma. We like drinking sencha throughout the day, in many different settings.
I want something to drink ... Throughout the day, with meals
An everyday, classic green tea, or something with a nice aroma? Aromatic
There are several different types of bancha, but all are everyday Japanese green teas with a light body and a hearty aroma, which makes them pleasant to drink in quantity.
I want something to drink ... At night
With a little caffeine, or no caffeine? A little caffeine is fine
What aroma sounds the best? Roasted, malty tea
Try Hojicha. This Japanese green tea has an amazing aroma that comes from roasting green tea leaves until they take on a hearty, malty, woodsy aroma.
I want something to drink ... At night
With a little caffeine, or no caffeine? A little caffeine is fine
What aroma sounds the best? Roasted rice with green tea leaves
Try Genmaicha. This tea is a blend of roasted rice and green tea leaves. The roasted rice give a soothing, soft aroma and flavor to the green tea leaves.
I want something to drink ... At night
With a little caffeine, or no caffeine? A little caffeine is fine
What aroma sounds the best? Smoky
Try Iribancha. This unique type of bancha is made by heavily roasting green tea leaves until they start to smoke. Recommended for those who like smoky things like scotch, campfires, and barbeques.
I want something to drink ... At night
With a little caffeine, or no caffeine? Caffeine-free, please
We recommend Mugicha (Barley Tea). This drink is made from roasted barley grains and has zero caffeine. It's soothing sweet taste and aromatic roasted aroma is delightful in the evening.
I want something to drink ... At night
With a little caffeine, or no caffeine? With caffeine, like an after-dinner espresso
Matcha has a slight bitterness that is refreshing after a meal. Whisk several portions in a bowl with a spout, and serve in espresso cups with dessert. Add a drop of milk if you like, or even pour over ice cream for a matcha affogato.
I want something to drink ... At happy hour
Try gyokuro. This green tea has an indulgent, umami-rich (savory-sweet) character that we like a lot at happy hour. We suggest preparing it as a cold brew tea and serving it in small glasses or snifters.
I want something to drink ... I'm not sure
Why not try a sencha tea first? Sencha is the standard Japanese green tea, so this might be a good place to start. It has a nice balance of sweetness, astringency, and fresh aroma.
I want something to drink ... I'm looking for tea utensils
Click to see our selection of tea utensils in different categories.
