Japanese Green Tea - A Look at Each Type

As more and more people become aware of the significant health benefits green tea has to offer their daily lives, it is only natural to want to learn more about this ancient beverage.

Grown in Japan since the 12th century when the Buddhist monk Esai brought green tea from China to grow and experiment, is Japanese green tea is now considered to be perhaps the best in the world. But not all teas are the same, its processing methods differ, the quality varies, and the result is that today are different types of green tea available in the market.

The one common thing about following Japanese green teas are their amazing health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, green tea is a natural way to prevent disease, improve energy levels and even boost your metabolism so beneficial for weight loss.

Now look at each type of Japanese green tea:

- Your Tea is actually the rarest of Japanese green teas. Considered the finest, it is also quite expensive, which is the result of growing these tea leaves in the shade of a higher chlorophyll levels. This tea gives you a sweet beverage with low caffeine content.

- Match tea is high in antioxidants. And you can experience its full richness, because it is made from ground your leaves, you drink the whole leaves, rather than just tea water.

- Stench Tea is a good choice for a green tea drinking on a daily basis. Grown in sunlight, this tea brews a yellow greenish drink that is also high in antioxidants and provides energy for daily life.

- Banta Tea is considered the lowest grade of Japanese green tea as it is made with the second flush of Stench leaves, which are older and courser. However, it does offer an inexpensive alternative with a woody taste. Two varieties: Haitian and Grenache.

More and more people make green tea a part of their daily lives. So why not try if this wonderful healthy drink, with lower caffeine content than coffee, and share with family and friends this new adventure.