Types of Green Tea

There are countless varieties of Green tea available all over the world. The major types of Green tea are available and used are from Japan & China. Even though there are countless types of Green tea available but everyone of them has one common characteristic i.e they come from tea plant named Camellia sinensis. 

The Main reason due to Growth of different types of green tea all over the world is different locations, Climatic conditions, Method of cultivation and other numerous factors that directly or indirectly affect the growth of green tea.

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Following are the Various types of green tea :

1. Chinese Green tea

A. Gunpowder - Gunpowder is one of the most popular form of Green tea used. the place of origin is still Zhejian Province of China. The reason for the name of this type of green tea is its resemblance to grains of black powder. Brweing method of Gunpowder tea is different due to its type being differently grown. Ideal water temperature for this type of tea is between 70 °C (158 °F) to 80 °C (176 °F). One of the good Gunpowder Green tea is  Twinings Green Gunpowder Tea, Loose Tea, 3.53-Ounce Tins (Pack of 6) .

B. Long Jing (China) - Also called Dragonwell, is the most common known type of green tea in US. This tea is also Grown in Zhejian Province of China. Ideal water temperature for this type of tea is between 75-80 °C or 167-176 °F. Dragonwell is one of the most expensive form of Green tea. There are 6 Varities of Long Jing Tea. Finding Long Jing in US can be tricky. According to us, Premium Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea is one of good Teas.

C. Hyson Lucky Dragon - Dragon Hy-Son Tea  is a Chinese green tea grown in Anhui province of China. The leaves of the plant are thinly rolled to have a long twisted appearance that unfurls when brewed. This type of tea is Spring Like in flavor. There are three  types of dragon tea.

D. Snowy Mountain Jian - Grown in the high altitudes in the Yunan province in China, it is processed differently than other green teas, thus leaves of this tea are longer. this tea is processed like Black tea.

E. Pi Lo Chun - Green Snail Spring or Pi Lo Chun is a type of Green Tea grown in Dongting mountain region near Lake Tai, Jiangsu, China. The name  green Snail Spring is because it resembles snail meet.

2. Japanese Green tea

F. Matcha - Matcha is powdered Green tea, Grown in Uji region of Japan. Matcha is used to make green tea ice cream and also in creation of Japanese confectionery. Matcha is a Fine ground powdered green tea.

J. Gyokuro - Known as one of the best Japanese green tea. Optimum temperature for brewing Gyokuro Green tea is range of 50°C–60°C (122°F–140°F). The leaves of Gyokuro are pointed and flat.

K. Sencha  - One of the commonly used Green Tea of Japan. Several beverages are made from sencha & the The ideal colour of the sencha beverage is a greenish golden colour. Average temperature of Brewing of Sencha tea is 80°C / 176°F .

L. Bancha - Bancha is a Japanese Green Tea. it is harvested very late in autumn season. Bancha being harvested in later season is weaker in flavor as compared to other green teas. Average Steeping temperature of Bancha is 176 degrees Fahrenheit.

There are other types of Green tea too which shall be covered in upcoming posts.