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Japanese Green Teas

Japan specializes in green tea, with a range of styles quite different from the Chinese greens. Most of their teas are steamed after picking and have a rich, dark green color.

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Matcha Wako Thin Grade Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
100g Matcha: Wako Thin Tea Grade
Price $93.00 BACK IN STOCK MARCH 8TH

Matcha ("powdered tea") is a special type of green tea: a precious, jewel-green powder made from hand-picked, high-grade Japanese tea. It is whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a frothy, healthful beverage. Pronounced [WAH-koh].
Matcha Wako Thin Grade Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
20g Matcha: Wako Thin Tea Grade
Price $23.00 BACK IN STOCK MARCH 8TH

Matcha ("powdered tea") is a special type of green tea: a precious, jewel-green powder made from hand-picked, high-grade Japanese tea. It is whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a frothy, healthful beverage. Pronounced [WAH-koh].
Genmaicha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Genmaicha, 1/4 lb package
Price $16.50

Soothing and mellow, Genmaicha contains popped rice that wonderfully balances a roasty aroma with a refreshing green tea. Pronounced [GEN-my-cha].
Gyokuro Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Gyokuro, 2 oz package
Price $38.50

These emerald-green leaves are quickly steamed after picking to produce Japan's highest grade of green tea. Pronounced [G'YOH-koo'roh].
Hojicha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Hojicha, 1/4 lb package
Our Price: $15.25 Available March 17th TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

This roasted green tea is extremely popular in Japan. It's low in caffeine with a nutty flavor and goes well with food.
Karigane Kukicha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Karigane Kukicha, 1/4 lb package
Our Price: $16.50

This is a special twig tea made from high grade Gyokuro. It is a Kukicha with a distinct green character. Prounounced [KAH-ree-gah-nay KOO-kee-cha].
Kyobancha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Kyobancha, 1/4 lb package
Our Price: $10.00

This bancha has been given an extra firing which results in a much smokier flavor. It's handcrafted just outside of Uji by the same man who supplies the tea for the incense. Bancha is a popular everyday drinking tea in Japan.
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Sencha Green Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Sencha, 1/4 lb package
Price $27.50 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

These emerald green leaves are quickly steamed after picking.  The flavor is grassy and bittersweet, with a hint of an ocean breeze in the aroma.