Said to have originated in China, one popular legend suggests that Shennong, Emperor of China and supposed inventor of Chinese medicine, discovered tea as a beverage around 2737 BC. He happened to be sitting outside when fresh tea leaves from a nearby tea tree fell into his cup of just boiled water. Both green tea and black tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant, but the main difference is the level of oxidisation. Green tea is minimally oxidised, resulting in a lighter colour and milder taste, while black tea is fully oxidised, giving it a darker colour and stronger flavour. To this day, China and Japan are the top two green tea producing and exporting countries in the world, but due to its worldwide popularity it’s now grown in many countries across Asia.

Green tea is believed to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet and drinking green tea offers numerous possible health advantages. From improving cognitive function to supporting heart health and boosting fat burning, the potential benefits of green tea are plentiful. The main benefit of green tea is it is high in antioxidants, which may help prevent or remedy cellular damage and support your overall health. This includes reducing certain markers of inflammation which may decrease the risk of cognitive decline.

We offer an exceptional range of loose leaf green tea, allowing you to enjoy a pure, authentic flavour with every cup. All our green teas are sourced with care from ethical and sustainable farms around the world and selected for their quality and flavour, ensuring we stock only the best green tea. You might like to indulge in our Jasmine Green Tea, a mild Chinese semi-green tea, known for its subtle, sweet and fragrant taste. This is one of the most pleasant tasting green teas on the market and is a great place to start. Or perhaps you’d prefer the clean and fresh flavour of sencha green tea – a popular Japanese tea that is a must for tea lovers. Our Green Sencha with Plum and Cinnamon Tea and Green Sencha with Cherry Blossom Tea are truly something special.

Discover the delight of drinking green tea and unlock its many benefits by exploring our collection of green tea blends today.