GREEN TEA · FRESH, FLORAL, TOASTED AND ROASTED

Green Tea

There is no single taste of green.

Explore the bright freshness of Sencha, soft jasmine fragrance, comforting roasted rice, deep umami and mellow toasted leaves. Green tea has far more range than its reputation suggests.

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A steaming celadon cup of green tea with Sencha, jasmine green tea, Genmaicha and roasted Hojicha leaves on a deep green table

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Not sure where to begin?

Start with the flavour you want. Choose Sencha for clean freshness, jasmine for floral lift, Genmaicha for nutty comfort, or Hojicha for a smooth roasted cup without grassy sharpness.

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Loose Leaf Green Tea

Loose Leaf Green Tea from Japan, China and Beyond

Green tea is where the tea plant shows its truest colours. Leaves are picked, quickly heated to stop oxidation, then dried. The result is fresh, grassy, sometimes sweet, sometimes savoury. Our range runs from the smooth umami of Organic Gyokuro and the toasty warmth of Hojicha to the bright vegetal snap of Sencha and the rich stone-ground depth of Izu Matcha.

Within this collection you will find Chinese styles like Organic Dragonwell, rolled Organic Osprey Gunpowder and fragrant Jasmine Dragon Pearls alongside Japanese favourites such as Genmaicha with its toasted rice and the mellow twig tea Kukicha. If you like something floral, Jasmine Green and Lychee & Jasmine Green bring perfumed softness. Decaf Kyushu Sencha offers a decaffeinated option; decaffeinated tea can still contain some caffeine.

Green tea offers fresh, floral, nutty, savoury and roasted flavours. Follow the individual product’s water temperature, leaf quantity and steeping time, then adjust for the taste you enjoy.

How to choose

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Consider the Caffeine

Green tea naturally contains caffeine. The amount varies with the product, leaf quantity and preparation. Decaffeinated tea has most caffeine removed but can still contain some; check the individual product information.

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Think About Flavour Style

Japanese greens like Sencha and Gyokuro lean savoury and vegetal. Chinese greens such as Dragonwell and Chunmee tend sweeter and nuttier. Jasmine styles add floral fragrance.

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Match to Occasion

A bold Gunpowder suits Moroccan-style mint tea. Genmaicha works well with rice dishes. Izu Matcha is ideal whisked into lattes or sipped straight for a more ceremonial moment.

Where to start

Start with these teas

Sencha green tea, loose leaf: grassy, fresh and savourySenchaA textbook starting point for anyone new to Japanese green tea.From £3.75 Organic Dragonwell green tea, loose leaf: fresh, nutty and mellowOrganic DragonwellIdeal if you prefer a sweeter, nuttier cup with a mellow finish.From £5.45 Jasmine Dragon Pearls green tea, loose leaf: jasmine, silky and unfurlingJasmine Dragon PearlsGreat for floral tea lovers who enjoy a bit of theatre as the pearls unfurl.From £6.70
How much caffeine is in green tea?

Caffeine varies with the leaf, serving size and preparation. Tea colour or flavour strength alone does not establish the amount. Read each product’s caffeine information; decaffeinated tea is not necessarily caffeine-free.

What temperature should I brew loose leaf green tea?

Follow the temperature and timing on the individual product page. Many green teas use water cooler than boiling; different styles need different preparation.

Is Japanese green tea different from Chinese green tea?

Yes. Japanese greens are usually steamed, giving grassy, marine notes. Chinese greens are typically pan-fired, producing nuttier, sweeter flavours. Both are delicious, just different in character.

Can I drink green tea with milk?

Most green teas are best without milk, but matcha lattes are a popular exception. Izu Matcha blends smoothly with oat, dairy or soya milk for a creamy, frothy drink.

How do I store loose green tea?

Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat and strong smells. A cupboard is fine. Avoid the fridge, as condensation can spoil the leaves.

Which green tea is best for iced tea?

Jasmine Green and Sencha both cold-brew beautifully. Steep in cold water for four to six hours in the fridge, strain, and serve over ice.

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FIND YOUR GREEN TEA

Fresh is only the beginning.

Green tea can be silky and savoury, softly floral, nutty and mellow, or deeply roasted. Start with the flavour you want and we will make the rest simple.

GREEN TEA HAS RANGE

Four ways into the green-tea shelf.

The leaf, growing method and finishing style all shape the cup. These are useful signposts—not rules.

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STEAMED · JAPAN

Fresh, green and full of umami.

Sencha is the approachable classic. Shade-grown Gyokuro turns the savoury sweetness and silky texture up further.

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SCENTED · FLORAL

Lifted, fragrant and cooling.

Jasmine blossoms bring an elegant garden fragrance to a clean green-tea base without losing the leaf underneath.

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PAN-FIRED · CHINA

Mellow, nutty and composed.

Dragonwell’s flat leaves brew a soft vegetal sweetness with recognisable chestnut-like warmth.

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ROASTED · TOASTED

Cosy, savoury and easy-going.

Genmaicha adds roasted rice and buttery popcorn notes. Hojicha roasts the tea itself for warm wood and caramelised grain.

KEEP THE SWEETNESS IN THE CUP

Brew cooler. Taste more.

Boiling water can pull bitterness from delicate green leaves. Let the kettle cool, follow the product’s own guide and taste before extending the infusion.

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    Cool the water

    Around 80°C suits many green teas; each product page gives the best starting point.

  2. 02
    Start short

    One to two minutes is often enough for freshness, sweetness and clarity.

  3. 03
    Keep the leaves

    Many green teas reward a second infusion with a slightly longer brew.

EASY EVERYDAY

Start with Sencha or Jasmine.

Sencha gives you the classic fresh Japanese profile. Jasmine Green is light, floral and especially welcoming if grassy teas have not won you over before.

MORE TO EXPLORE

Choose Gyokuro, Dragonwell or Matcha.

Gyokuro is deep and savoury-sweet, Dragonwell mellow and nutty, while Matcha gives a creamy, whisked cup with the whole powdered leaf.

LESS CAFFEINE

Keep the fresh Sencha character.

Decaf Kyushu Sencha uses a CO₂ process to remove most caffeine while preserving a clean, vegetal and lightly sweet Japanese cup.

Whole leaves, clearly guidedEvery tea includes its own temperature and timing.
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GREEN TEA, EXPLAINED

Good answers make better brews.

What is green tea?

Green tea comes from the same tea plant as black tea, but the leaves are heated soon after picking to limit oxidation. That preserves their greener colour and creates flavours that can range from fresh and vegetal to floral, nutty, savoury or roasted.

Why does green tea sometimes taste bitter?

Water that is too hot or an infusion left too long is usually responsible. Around 80°C is a useful starting point for many green teas, but always follow the temperature and timing on the individual product page.

Does green tea contain caffeine?

Yes. Green tea naturally contains caffeine, and the amount varies by leaf, growing method and brew. Gyokuro and Matcha are higher-caffeine choices in this range; Hojicha is tagged lower-caffeine, while Decaf Kyushu Sencha has most caffeine removed.

Which green tea is best for beginners?

Sencha is the classic fresh starting point. Jasmine Green is ideal if you enjoy floral fragrance, while Genmaicha and Hojicha are especially approachable for anyone who prefers nutty, toasted flavours to grassy ones.

Is Matcha the same as loose leaf green tea?

Matcha is green tea milled into a fine powder, so you whisk and drink the whole leaf rather than infusing and removing it. It gives a creamy, concentrated cup and needs a different preparation method from loose leaves.

Can I add milk to green tea?

Most loose leaf green teas are at their clearest without milk. Matcha works very well as a latte, and Hojicha can also suit milk when brewed with enough strength.

Can green tea leaves be infused more than once?

Often, yes. Many good green teas make a rewarding second infusion. Remove the leaves after the first brew, then infuse them again—usually for a little longer—and compare how the flavour changes.

Are Porter Hill green teas vegan?

Yes. All Porter Hill teas are vegan. Every product page also lists its ingredients clearly, including flowers, fruit, rice or natural flavourings used in a blend.

YOUR NEXT GREEN TEA

Fresh, fragrant or deeply savoury?

Choose the green tea that suits your palate: clean Sencha, jasmine perfume, toasted Genmaicha or the deep umami of Gyokuro.

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    A style for every palate

    Travel from crisp and grassy to floral, toasted and richly savoury.

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    Leaves worth re-brewing

    Many green teas reward a second infusion with a softer new character.

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    Packed in Yorkshire

    Small-batch packing by our Huddersfield team.

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