Loose Leaves

Green tea is the name of a vast category of ways to cultivate and process the same plant that offers all the teas that exist today around the world: Camelia Sinensis. Black or green, steamed or roasted, the leaves are the same, although the variety (cultivar) may vary, like with wines and their grapes.

First used by monks, and then by the samurai and noble classes, before being adopted by the general population, green tea is now a deep part of Japanese culture and traditions. It is associated with the idea of meditation, peace, quiet, self-reflection, and simply the idea of taking a break to prepare and savor the richness of a cup of well-brewed tea.