Green Tea is world-renowned for its earthy flavors and incredible health benefits. Many drinkers are swearing by its superiority to coffee as a refreshing morning drink.
When it comes to regular Green Tea, the time-honored brewing method of infusing the leaves in boiling water before removal is used.
However, when it comes to Matcha, things are a bit different. Matcha is made by taking young, often still budding, tea leaves and grinding them into a light, bright green powder. Then, this powder is whisked with hot water to produce one of the most popular green teas worldwide.
Visual profile
A brewed green tea is typically green, yellow, or light brown in color.
Flavor
The ideal flavor profile of a Green Tea is grassy, vegetal, nutty, or herbaceous, but never bitter.
Aroma:
Grassy, light, and fresh.
Varieties:
- Matcha Tea
- Sencha Green Tea
- Hojicha Green Tea
- Gyokuro Green Tea
The health benefits of Green Tea
Packed full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. this aromatic tea has become a mainstay in health communities across the globe.
Matcha is the pulverized version of Green Tea leaves. As a result, it contains a stronger concentration of some essential nutrients and antioxidants.
How to serve Green Tea
The subtle, grassy flavors of green tea are enhanced and coaxed out by spices and herbs. Ginger is a particular favorite among green tea drinkers for the spicy note it adds. A minty addition is preferred among those who like their green tea particularly fresh, while cinnamon sticks and nutmeg also make a body-enriching appearance.
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