Japanese Sencha, spring harvest.
Loose green tea (Sencha)
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What tradition tells us about green tea
Emperor Shennong
According to legend, tea leaves fell into the boiling water of the Chinese Emperor Shennong. A tea culture in China is documented as existing for over two thousand years.
Lü Cha
In Chinese medicine, green tea is considered bitter, sweet, and cooling. In Japan, its preparation, including the tea ceremony, has become an art form in its own right.
The ritual
In Morocco, gunpowder is brewed with fresh mint as a sign of hospitality. In summer, it tastes particularly mild when cold-brewed overnight.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
What folk medicine used green tea for: in the Botanical Archive →Japanese Sencha, whole leaf, mild and grassy in taste.
At a glance
- Plant: Camellia sinensis (tea shrub), variety for green tea, unfermented
- Part used: the young leaves and leaf buds
- Origin: In Japan, Sencha is the classic Japanese green tea variety.
- Quality feature: A rich green color and whole, unbroken leaves indicate gentle processing.
- Tradition: Known in Japan since the 8th century, Sencha itself is a more recent processing method from the 17th/18th century.
Traditional: In Japan, Sencha is the everyday tea, served at any time of day; mild, grassy, and with a gentle caffeine content. You control the amount of caffeine in your cup by adjusting the water temperature, the amount of tea, and the steeping time.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What green tea has been more than just a beverage in Japan and China for centuries, what EGCG and L-theanine can do, and what studies show.
What's inside
Caffeine, traditionally also called "theine" in green tea, is chemically identical to the caffeine from coffee, along with catechins or polyphenols such as EGCG and small amounts of L-theanine.
How it is prepared
Pour 1 teaspoon of the leaves per cup with water that is approximately 70 to 80 °C (not boiling, as boiling makes Sencha bitter) and let it steep for 1 to 2 minutes. The leaves usually yield one or two more infusions.
Good to know
- Contains caffeine: If you are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are a child, keep an eye on the amount.
- Tannins can inhibit iron absorption from plant-based foods; ideally, avoid drinking them directly with iron-rich meals.
- Not for pets: see our pet health section
As always, herbal tea is a beverage to be enjoyed, not a substitute for good food or medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have children, pre-existing medical conditions, or are taking regular medication, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
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