Best Green Tea: Types, Quality & How to Choose
Green tea is everywhere these days, and for good reason. Beyond being a genuine wellness trend, green tea offers a wealth of everyday pleasures. Calorie-free and naturally rich in antioxidants, it is a fresh, comforting drink to savour at any moment of the day. That said, knowing how to choose the right tea makes all the difference. Let us guide you toward the best option for your taste, so you can enjoy a truly quality cup every day.
For a little variety: our organic Chun Mee tea, a classic Chinese green with light floral notes, a gentle and accessible alternative to the more vegetal Sencha.
Available in our shop: our organic loose-leaf Gunpowder tea, a Chinese green tea classic and a great starting point for a wellness collection.
Which green tea is best for everyday enjoyment?
Green tea is one of the most widely enjoyed beverages in the world, second only to water, treasured for its freshness and its gentle character. Tea leaves are naturally rich in antioxidants, and contain amino acids such as L-theanine that give the cup its distinctive calm, vegetal note. To get the most out of your green tea, choosing it carefully matters as much as how you brew and drink it. Opt for organic loose-leaf green tea, which offers far more flavour than a tea bag. Tea bags typically contain a blend of teas from unknown origins, and often fall short on quality. It is also advisable to choose plain green tea, free from artificial flavourings, so you can fully appreciate its natural aromas.
Which green tea fits a balanced lifestyle?
Green tea has long had a natural place in a mindful, balanced way of living, savoured as a calorie-free pleasure throughout the day. To enjoy it at its best, it helps to choose the right variety. Gyokuro is among the most prized for its refined, shade-grown depth. Sencha and Bancha are everyday favourites, fresh and easy to love. For the finest aromas, we particularly recommend Japanese green teas. Let's be clear, though: no tea works miracles on its own, it is simply a light, pleasurable drink to enjoy alongside a balanced diet and regular activity.
Which green tea is pesticide-free?
The benefits of tea can unfortunately be undermined by the significant amounts of pesticides found in many commercial teas, particularly tea bags. If you are looking for the finest green tea available, go for an organic variety, produced without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Choose a whole-leaf tea for guaranteed quality and a flavour that speaks for itself.
Which organic green tea should you choose?
Organic green tea should be your first choice when it comes to green tea. Conventional teas have typically been treated with pesticides that you inevitably ingest. Organic tea is simply a healthier option. By choosing loose-leaf tea, you also avoid steeping a tea bag made from materials that may not meet the highest food safety standards. If you are looking for the very best in organic tea, look for one grown without any pesticides and hand-harvested.
Explore our range of organic green teas: Japanese Sencha, Gyokuro, Matcha, Bancha, Chinese Gunpowder, Long Jing and flavoured blends (jasmine, mint, fruit). Certified organic farming, delivery across France.