20 tag and envelope tea bags · Green tea
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Why you'll love our green tea
Pure sencha green tea for a clean, fresh, light cup.
Our story
What is sencha green tea?
Sencha is a type of green tea that originated in Japan, where it is still the most popular tea today. The name means "infused tea", and it describes a green tea made from whole leaves that are steeped in hot water.
Steamed, not oxidised
What sets sencha apart is how it's made. Freshly picked leaves are steamed soon after harvest, which stops them oxidising and keeps their green colour.
The taste
Steaming gives sencha its fresh, vegetal and gently grassy taste, which some people liken to a hint of the sea.
Lighter and more delicate
Because the leaves aren't oxidised like those used for black tea, green tea is lighter in colour and more delicate in flavour. That's why temperature matters: water at around 80°C brings out its sweetness, while boiling water can scorch the leaves and draw out bitterness.
At Brodies, we have been blending since 1867. Explore our full tea collection, or for something caffeine free, try our Camomile infusion.
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How to brew
- 1Tea bag
- 80°Just off the boil
- 2-3Minutes
- Always use freshly drawn water.
- Use one tea bag per cup.
- Boil the kettle and leave it to cool for two minutes.
- Leave to infuse for 1 to 2 minutes.
Brewing tip
Water that’s too hot makes green tea bitter, so don’t skip the cooling step. Infuse for 1 to 2 minutes.
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