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Sencha / Fukamushi
This tea is the most widely drunk in Japan.By steaming the Fukamushi leaves for a longer period the bitterness of the tea is reduced.
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Houjicha
Bancha and Sencha leaves are roasted at a higher temprature, this produces a roasted flavor. |
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Genmaicha
As the roasted brown rice is mixed with Bancha or Sencha, this gives the tea a deeper brown rice flavor. |
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Gyokuro / Kabusecha
As the green is covered to stop the sunshine, this tea has a temptimg flavor. As Gyokuro has less bitterness, this is the highest grade of tea produced. |
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Konacha
This tea particles comes from the production of green tea making. Konacha tea is used at Sushi restaurants. It is also used for teabags. |
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Kukicha
Kukicha is made from the steam of the plant whose leaves have been used to make Gyokuro and Sencha. Kukicha has a refreshing flavor. |
Bancha |
As the tea leaves are picked during summer and autumn, the shape of the leaves are bigger and harder. The ingredients are of richer value for the body. |
Macha / Tencha |
These are covered to stop the sunshine. The leaves are steamed, the veins of the leaf are taken out before drying. Macha is used for tea ceremonies. The powder can also be used for cooking. |
Tamaryokucha / Guricha |
The last process of this tea is different to that of Sencha. The tea leaves form into a shape of a ball. With a refreshing flavor. |
Oolong tea |
Oolong tea is half fermented. It is very popular in Japan these days. The major producers are Taiwan, and China. |
Black Tea |
Black tea is completely fermented. It has a very good flavor. |