Japanese teas are, by and large, green teas that tend to taste more grassy or vegetative than their Chinese counterparts. Types of Japanese green tea include Sencha, Gyokuro, Matcha, Bancha, Hojicha, Kukicha and Genmaicha. Matcha is the powdered tea most often drunk during Japanese tea ceremonies, while sencha is the most popular green tea drunk most often by everyday Japanese citizens.
There are 74 reviews available for this category, for 41 different blends of tea. The average rating for products in this category is 7.18.
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Lynn's review: "The flavor of the first artichoke-green infusion was wonderfully robust, at once sweet, bitter, and definitely vegetal— a mix of arugula and asparagus with a touch of honey and cream—and I mean that in the best possible way" Read review » |
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Troy's review: "An amazing value, and an amazing flavor to bring out your inner Samurai/ninja/monk/anime archetype of your choice." Read review » |
10/10 |
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Troy's review: "Sharp, nutty and toasty flavor with an unexpected popcorn twist. This is a regular repurchase for me." Read review » |
9/10 |
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Erika's review: "The tea was delicious and for a coconut lover it was nothing short of heavenly." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Stephen's review: "A delicious pear-flavored green tea... the flavor is more akin to candied pears, and is sweeter and more concentrated than in most similar blends." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The natural raspberry flavor was easily detectable and very delicious. There was just a hint of tartness, but the mild green tea base seemed to provide enough sweetness to balance that out." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Katie's review: "I really enjoy vegetal green teas, so this isn't the perfect flavour for me, but if you don't like feeling like you're drinking spinach, this may be ideal." Read review » |
7.8/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "A remarkably sweet and smooth green tea. On several occasions as I was drinking this tea, I caught myself saying "yum" alound." Read review » |
9/10 |
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David's review: "A quality sencha with a sweet and slightly bitter, grassy quality. The cherry flavor is subtle but complimentary. This is one of my favorite green teas from Den's Tea." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Kari's review: "One of the better senchas I have tasted and it's full and full of melon flavor." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The tea has a sweet and mild flavor. This tea is characterized by a subtle spinach-like flavor with a barely detectable toasty aftertaste. This is a great green tea for those that shy away from the overly strong green teas..." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Erika's review: "The sencha is nicely matched with these flavors as well and the tea is not masked by the strength of the other ingredients." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Jamie's review: "Distinct astringency, bitterness, ocean flavors and other less describable umami elements which characterize some green teas are all rather muted in this tea - or play together so well that they do not stand out on their own." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Erika's review: "It was very balanced and soothing, the perfect cup for relaxing." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Geoff's review: "The infusion turned bright green almost instantaneously, much like Japanese teas of hither and "yawn". However, it didn't have the same fluorescent (read: radioactive) intensity in the color. That was fine by me." Read review » |
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Brad's review: "I am quite pleased with this blend and I believe that green tea drinkers will enjoy it even more than I did." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Troy's review: "Strongly vegetal, and it stood up to multiple infusions... a solid green tea, but not particularly exceptional." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Jeff's review: "I’ve never had a green tea with such a light yet savory sweet taste... a precious blend." Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Clay's review: "A high-grade green tea with a pleasant, grassy taste. " Read review » |
7/10 |
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Scott's review: "Both matcha and tea-twigs come together to make a very nice, nutty cup of tea." Read review » |
8.3/10 | |
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Katie's review: "This is a very hearty and thick tea, causing me to feel as though I am drinking a meal rather than a beverage." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Lynn's review: "The flavor is delightful— sweet and mellow with the lightest touch of bitter, and mildly astringent." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Troy's review: "Kukicha fortified with Matcha, which is almost as good as other fortified products of the less than sobriety inducing variety." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Emma's review: "I didn't even have to sweeten this to enjoy it. In fact, I think sweetener would have taken away from the different, subtle levels of flavor here. " Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Troy's review: "A Peppermint Hojicha, who'd have thought those two flavors would go together so well, and result in something so chocolate-esque?" Read review » |
7/10 |
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Geoff's review: "To the taste, this was one of the rare cases where I'd say the green tea and strawberry flavors are fairly harmonious." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Geoff's review: "I preferred the second infusion to the first, much lighter, and it was then I detected the heralded sweetness." Read review » |
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Troy's review: "The Liquor was a light and vibrant emerald color, it smelled, and tasted, very sweet and grassy, with a light vegital hint. Its a very viscous tea that leaves a light, and very pleasant, oily feeling in the mouth." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Nicole's review: "The first few sips were slightly astringent but subsequent sips were much easier on the taste buds. It was light, sweet and very refreshing. " Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Babette's review: "The aroma and flavor of this tea are what I look for in a premium quality green tea." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Katie's review: "Even as I am writing this review long after drinking the tea, I find myself almost as pleased with the memory as I was with the cup itself." Read review » |
7.7/10 | |
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Troy's review: "Sort of like a blend of Matcha and Sencha, but with just Sencha..." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "I don't consider this to be the best matcha I have had, but it certainly is a high-quality tea." Read review » |
6.5/10 | |
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Katie's review: "I definitely enjoyed my Rishi matcha experience overall, but it was quite bitter, and very, very astringent." Read review » |
5.5/10 | |
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Babette's review: "It is one of the most pleasing and satisfying matchas I’ve tasted." Read review » |
10/10 |
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Stephen's review: "Floral on the tongue, with nicely-balanced cherry flavor in the aftertaste... one of the few cherry-flavored teas that doesn't come off tasting completely artificial." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Clay's review: "An unusual smoky aroma, with a hint of nuttiness... I enjoyed it, certainly something different." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Cap & Kettle's review: "This hojicha is sweeter than most, though still husky and earthy... with a caramel-like, toffee flavor." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Numi's review: "This is a good genmaicha, but it doesn’t live up to its aroma; it’s tasty and fun, but I will probably keep looking for my ideal genmaicha." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Nicole's review: "It was too astringent for my tastes. I like my green teas to be much more vegetal than this." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "A really smooth green tea characterized by a rich buttery taste and an ever-so-subtle sweetness." Read review » |
9/10 | |
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Shane's review: "A convenient and decent-tasting sencha in tea-bag form, but it just can't compare to fresh, quality loose-leaf sencha." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Steven's review: "I find this tea to be very satisfying and pleasurable in a simple, unobtrusive way. Nothing in this tea screams for your attention, but instead, it feels welcoming and homey." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Troy's review: "The stems in this baggie are actually a wonderful addition. In short order they release a flavour with the leaves that is concentrated, and for lack of a better word, twiggy." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Scott's review: "A mild, uncomplicated cup of Japanese bancha." Read review » |
7.3/10 | |
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Katie's review: "This is a good palate-cleansing or meal tea." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The primary flavor here is a spinachy-vegetal flavor, but it is light and clean rather than potent and grassy. This was like drinking a subdued version of sencha." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Lynn's review: "This is a completely different tea experience from a bold, spicy Yunnan or flowery Darjeeling, and the polar opposite of a flavored tea. You have to attend closely to the subtleties." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Jenn's review: "I tried to find the matcha in the taste but it doesn't jump right out at you. I believe it comes in the form of a gentle sweetness that you find underneath the very prominent toasty quality." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Katie's review: "If you're really looking for the matcha in this blend, you may find yourself disappointed, but for $4 for 3 ounces, it's a great deal for a good blend." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Lynn's review: " A nice taste of toasted brown rice came through, and the sencha was there, but the matcha, which should have had something to say in this first steeping, was a no-show, neither bitter nor sweet. " Read review » |
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Troy's review: "Exactly whats promised, a rich, decidedly Japanese Genmai-cha." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "An interesting blend for those that would like to try a mixture of green tea leaves from different origins. Proper brewing is absolutely essential to avoid a harshly bitter aftertaste, but if brewed properly, this is a robust morning blend that can rival the typical black tea breakfast blends. " Read review » |
6.7/10 |
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Katie's review: "Overall, I did find this to be a brave and well done mix, and while I like it, I'm not in love with it." Read review » |
6.9/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The vanilla flavor is sweet and true, but the hojicha base had an earthy aftertaste that negatively affected the blend of flavors." Read review » |
6.3/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "An excellent matcha, though the ginger flavor could have been a bit more pronounced. Still I really enjoyed this blend." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Lea's review: "A fairly good tea... both sweetness and ginger were promised by this tea's description, however, and I detected neither." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The flavor of this tea is very delicate, but also very fresh. The tea is characterized by grassy-springy flavors, but it is not overly vegetal." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The brewed tea was true to its aroma; the primary flavors were grassy and springy, and there was a bit of astringency to the tea. To me, the first sip seemed harsh, but once I adjusted to the tinge of bitterness, I began to really enjoy this tea." Read review » |
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Numi's review: "The light body masks a very strong, almost bitter taste that isn't as smooth as I'd like. For this kind of strength, I'd expect flavors with more depth to balance it out." Read review » |
5/10 |
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Katie's review: "As a whole reminds me of a gyokuro, though it is somewhat simpler, less memorable, easier." Read review » |
7.2/10 | |
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Sophie's review: "Reasonably priced and organic, it an adequate cuppa for everyday needs. Grassy notes appear as the overarching flavour but a dry finish coupled with a slight amount of astringency give the tea a satisfying aftertaste." Read review » |
6.5/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "Because this tea is so mild, it could be an excellent base for flavored green tea blends. On its own, however, I found it to be too weak in the flavor department. " Read review » |
5/10 |
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Katie's review: "This is not the sort of tea I could drink regularly, nor could I sip it without thinking, but it is a great Gyokuro when appreciated fully." Read review » |
7.4/10 | |
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Troy's review: "A great Gyokuro, but not $160 great I'm afraid..." Read review » |
5/10 |
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Brad's review: "This is a quiet blend of Japanese Sencha and peach with candy-like attributes." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Nicole's review: "Not an awful tea, but the jasmine flavor was almost impossible to detect, and it actually bloomed upside down... as a "blooming tea" experience, I've had better." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Cindy's review: "This tea offers a subtle indication of all that Genmaicha has to offer." Read review » |
6/10 |
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James's review: "For those who drink green tea for health and/or organic benefits, Den’s Tea Sencha is sure to satisfy" Read review » |
6/10 |
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Cap & Kettle's review: "The palate is noticeably chalky and dusty... Overall, a fine tuned and good tasting tea." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Troy's review: "A great Gyokuro, perfect for sipping hot, or cold." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Lynn's review: "This tea falls under the category I call ‘finicky.’" Read review » |
3.5/10 |
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Erika's review: "This tea tasted very light with the most pronounced flavor coming from the multitude of berries present, although the berry taste overall was light as well. " Read review » |
5.5/10 |
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Shane's review: "More floral-tasting, instead of the vegetal taste most sencha fans will be looking for... these leaves didn't hold up well for multiple infusions." Read review » |
5/10 |
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