{"title":"Fresh \u0026 grassy","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen, lively aromas with a fine umami – from Japanese sencha to fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh teas from Japan and Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresh, grassy taste is typical of Japanese green tea – it comes from steaming the leaves after the harvest. Try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e, the mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gruener-tee-japan-kukicha\"\u003eKukicha\u003c\/a\u003e, the easygoing \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bancha\"\u003eBancha\u003c\/a\u003e or the refined \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e. It gets more intense with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sencha-matcha\"\u003eSencha Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh without caffeine: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pfefferminze\"\u003epeppermint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nana-minze-naturliche-nana-minze\"\u003enana mint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zitronenmelisse\"\u003elemon balm\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gruener-rooibos-natur-tee\"\u003eGreen Rooibos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my green tea taste bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the water is too hot. Japanese green tea is best brewed at 60–80 °C – the exact temperature is listed on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does umami mean in tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmami is a full-bodied, savory taste that is especially pronounced in shaded green teas such as gyokuro and kabuse sencha. Read more in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-umami\"\u003eWhat is umami?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German)\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jasmintee-jasmin-dragon-pearls","title":"Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls (龍珠) is the king of jasmine teas. Only the finest young green tea leaves are picked by hand and then scented together with jasmine blossoms for several days. Afterwards, the leaves are artfully separated from the blossoms again and rolled into delicate pearls. A tea that makes every tea lover's heart beat faster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce brewed, Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls gives you a gorgeous golden-yellow cup. The fresh taste of jasmine lets you dream of magnificent seas of blossoms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls comes from a tea garden near the Wuqiangxi Dam and is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e near the Wuqiangxi Dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality control:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly tested for residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e scented with jasmine blossoms for several days, rolled into pearls by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e by hand, young leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine Tea Dragon Pearls is very sensitive to high temperatures. That's why we recommend brewing it at 75 °C with a steeping time of 2 minutes. To keep the tea from cooling down too quickly, it's best to preheat your cup and teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/da4KXcyea8Y\" title=\"Jasmintee Dragon Pearls – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we show you Jasmine Tea Dragon Pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about temperature and steeping time in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/jasmintee-richtig-zubereiten-temperatur-und-ziehzeit\"\u003eHow to prepare jasmine tea properly\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For every day, we recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jasmin-tee-high-grade-jinjing\"\u003eJasmine High Grade Jinjing\u003c\/a\u003e. The pearls unfold especially beautifully in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-glasbecher-mit-sieb-260ml\"\u003eKINTO Glass Mug with Strainer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":35205902535,"sku":"17","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205902599,"sku":"18","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":35205902663,"sku":"19","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_ec167e36-c2f0-41c5-9432-853f85c99f63.jpg?v=1512040263"},{"product_id":"gruener-tee-japan-kukicha","title":"Japan Kukicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Japan Kukicha is a rather unusual tea that once again shows the ingenuity of the Japanese: a certain proportion of high-quality, fresh leaf stems is deliberately blended into the Kukicha. Kukicha (茎茶) literally translates as something like “stem tea”. The leaf stems give the tea a softer, gentler taste, less caffeine, and they also make it more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce infused, the Japan Kukicha smells of freshly cut grass. The delicate leaf stems give this Japanese green tea a subtly sweet note and make the taste light and well-rounded. Umami fans will also get their money’s worth with this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Kukicha comes from a tea garden in the south of Japan. The garden lies in the beautiful landscape of Kagoshima on the Japanese volcanic island of Kyushu. This tea was picked in spring – it is a First Flush green tea. Besides this Kukicha, it also produces our Sencha and Matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring, First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Kukicha doesn’t like water that is too hot, but thanks to the leaf stems it is less delicate than other green teas. We recommend infusing 6 g of tea with 500 ml of water at 75 °C and letting it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy your tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/VBvCwd26Olo\" title=\"Japan Kukicha – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tasting video (in German), you can find out more about this tea from the Land of the Rising Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the tea garden in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/unser-japan-teegarten-in-kagoshima\"\u003eOur Japanese Tea Garden in Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asamushi-sencha\"\u003eAsamushi Premium Sencha\u003c\/a\u003e and the mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bancha\"\u003eJapan Bancha\u003c\/a\u003e also come from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35205999495,"sku":"13","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35205999559,"sku":"14","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_33f7b88a-6a41-4e78-8669-f5a32fde02af.jpg?v=1533104477"},{"product_id":"hon-gyokuro-kusanagi","title":"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi is an impressive Japanese green tea. Gyokuro (玉露) roughly translates as “noble dewdrop”. What makes our Gyokuro special: before the harvest, it was shaded with rice straw mats for almost 21 days. This fills the tea leaves with plenty of chlorophyll and the amino acid L-theanine, which gives them an intense color and a bold flavor – and they lose almost all of their bitterness. Unlike sencha, gyokuro is mostly enjoyed on special occasions in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi tastes wonderfully fresh and has the full umami that is typical of high-quality Japanese gyokuro. As it cools down a little, notes of passion fruit and mango slowly emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gyokuro comes from a farm in Japan with a long tradition. The tea garden is located in the Uji region of central Japan and produces tea of top quality. Uji is known for producing some of the finest teas in all of Japan. The tea garden lies in the middle of a coniferous forest, and the trees protect it from outside environmental influences. Because the farm avoids monocultures, the plants are less susceptible to insects. This tea was picked in mid-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost 21 days with rice straw mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is a very high-quality tea and deserves to be prepared with care. We recommend steeping 6 g of gyokuro in 500 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Several infusions are definitely possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ideal gyokuro experience, you can also prepare the tea in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. This gives you more control over the brewing and brings out the full flavor of the leaves. Use 4 g of tea leaves with 100 ml of water at 50 °C. The steeping times for each infusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st infusion: 90 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd infusion: 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd infusion: 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach further infusion: 20 seconds longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jHWJ6V4cgdc\" title=\"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our first-class gyokuro in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about this type of tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-gyokuro-tee\"\u003eWhat is gyokuro tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/hon-gyokruo-kusanagi-anbau-tasting\"\u003ecultivation and tasting report on Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e is also shaded before the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35206030407,"sku":"11","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206030471,"sku":"12","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_084a04fe-87bf-44b2-9df0-6d9dd26d93c5.jpg?v=1519978184"},{"product_id":"kabuse-sencha-superior","title":"Kabuse Sencha Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe discovered our Kabuse Sencha Superior on our last trip to Japan. What makes this tea special: a few days before the harvest, the tea plants are shaded with so-called “kabuse” – similar to our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e. This causes the plants to form more chlorophyll and break down their bitter compounds. The plant also builds up a mix of different amino acids that give the tea its typical umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is clearly for everyone who can’t get enough of freshness. Shading the tea plants results in a full, savory umami. After steeping, the wet tea leaves give off a seductive aroma reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze and cut grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Besides this sencha, our matcha is also made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople could argue about the right way to prepare a sencha. We think it tastes best when you steep 6 g of tea leaves in 500 ml of water at 70 °C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sencha of this quality can also easily be prepared in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. Steep 4 g of tea leaves in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Multiple infusions are explicitly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/fCS_JHQ_CzY\" title=\"Kabuse Sencha Superior – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about this sencha in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the history of sencha in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/sencha-tee-die-geschichte-des-japanischen-gruntee\"\u003eSencha tea: the history of Japanese green tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you prefer something warmer and more complex, try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asamushi-sencha\"\u003eAsamushi Premium Sencha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":4567350968354,"sku":"21","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Grams","offer_id":5570171961378,"sku":"22","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/senchakomposition.jpg?v=1512040266"},{"product_id":"kagoshima-matcha","title":"Kagoshima Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha is a wonderful introduction to the demanding world of matcha: it's light and mild without losing any depth or complexity. The leaf material comes from Kagoshima in Japan. The raw tea, called tencha (碾茶) in Japanese, is ground slowly and gently in old stone mills into fine, green matcha. The result is a powerful and creamy matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you open the tin, Kagoshima Matcha gives off a fragrant, fresh scent. Once prepared, a seductively creamy matcha awaits you that will make every green tea lover's heart beat faster. A dominant umami is rounded off by a natural, slightly grassy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha comes from a tea farm in Kagoshima on the volcanic island of Kyushu, which produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and stir it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk) in quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find all the steps with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003eMatcha Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Even more intense and velvety is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567391895586,"sku":"10","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchanormalkomposition.jpg?v=1536563605"},{"product_id":"matcha-superior","title":"Matcha Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ceremonial Matcha is simply fantastic! It comes from the Kagoshima region, one of Japan's most famous tea regions. After harvesting, the tea leaves are separated from their stems and veins, so that only the precious leaf flesh remains – the tencha (碾茶). The tencha is then ground gently and, above all, slowly in stone mills. If this happens too quickly, too much heat builds up and the tea loses quality. The result is a vibrant, deep green powder – matcha in its most perfect form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior has a sensational aroma. Its intense, fresh character won us over instantly. Because the tea plants are shaded before harvesting, it has almost no bitterness and is as soft as a lotus leaf in Japan's rising sun. It's all rounded off by full-bodied umami and a dense, velvety-creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior comes from one of Japan's leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills, leaf flesh only, without stems and veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and mix it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk), using quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find every step with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003epreparing matcha\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and how to recognize high quality in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/woran-erkennt-man-guten-matcha\"\u003eHow can you tell good matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For getting started, our mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e is a great choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567401463842,"sku":"09","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchasuperiorkomposition.jpg?v=1512040256"},{"product_id":"shan-lin-xi-oolong","title":"Shan Lin Xi Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shan Lin Xi Oolong is our pride and joy and one of the finest teas in our range. Tea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most belong to individuals – and so does the garden of Mr. Chen. Alongside a great Four Seasons Oolong, he produces this outstanding Shan Lin Xi, which is grown and processed in very small quantities at an altitude of 1,300–1,400 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting of this tea, we couldn’t help thinking of fine wines and their many layers of flavor. An outstanding, complex tea for connoisseurs and anyone who wants to become one: alongside its fresh and smooth taste, it also shows light notes of mango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of approximately 1,300–1,400 meters. It is made from the Qing Xin (青心) cultivar, which roughly means “green heart”. The Taiwanese particularly value this cultivar for its slow growth, which allows a fine, aromatic taste to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,300–1,400 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Shan Lin Xi Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/IPEKYiFIOyU\" title=\"Shan Lin Xi Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Shan Lin Xi Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about how it is grown and how it tastes in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/shan-lin-xi-oolong-anbau-tasting\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong – Cultivation \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":6992631234594,"sku":"36","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531648426018,"sku":"37","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988269551650,"sku":"38","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/shanlinxicomposition.jpg?v=1521307478"},{"product_id":"gruener-rooibos-natur-tee","title":"Green Rooibos Tea Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you find oxidized rooibos too strong, our Green Rooibos Tea Natural is the perfect tea for you. Unlike classic rooibos, no oxidation is set in motion here – so the tea stays green and fresh. Like every rooibos, it contains no caffeine and also significantly fewer tannins than green and black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen rooibos tastes mild and refreshing. Notes of freshly cut grass pair with a light, floral flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is often compared to green tea. The name suggests it, but we find that this South African has a character all its own: it's much milder and less bitter than most green teas, and it doesn't come from the same plant either. The best way is to discover the differences yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Green Rooibos Natural comes from the west of South Africa and is grown on the beautiful plains of the Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape province – a renowned region for this type of tea. Rooibos is grown almost exclusively in South Africa and is popular all over the world. It's South Africa's national drink and is widely enjoyed in its home country, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight after harvest, the plant is broken into small pieces and withered. Steam stops the oxidation, after which the tea is rolled and dried. This way it keeps its original green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best aroma, let the tea steep at 60 °C for 5 minutes. Green rooibos contains hardly any bitter compounds, so it can also handle high temperatures and long steeping times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger:\u003c\/strong\u003e pour boiling water over it and let it steep for 5–10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooibos espresso:\u003c\/strong\u003e let it simmer over a low flame for 10–20 minutes, then strain and enjoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about preparation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/rooibos-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eRooibos Tea Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). You like it stronger? Then try our oxidized \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rooibos-natur-rotbusch-tee-natur\"\u003eRooibos Tea Natural\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":15994384842786,"sku":"41","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":15994384875554,"sku":"42","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/natur_comp_dbc05466-5074-4419-8482-952b8813cb6c.jpg?v=1549702824"},{"product_id":"bancha","title":"Japan Bancha","description":"\u003cp\u003eBancha (番茶) roughly means \"ordinary tea\" in Japanese. Despite the name, we think this tea deserves a permanent place in the heart of every green tea lover. Japan Bancha consists mainly of leaves from the second spring harvest or the summer harvest. The larger, somewhat coarser tea leaves are especially soft and mild. Since they're picked later, the tea has little caffeine – ideal for the late afternoon or whenever you want less caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha wins you over with its particularly mild and soft, almost unexcited flavor. The aroma is wonderfully fresh and fine without being intrusive. Compared to our Gyokuro or Sencha, Bancha has little umami, but also hardly any bitterness and a tart, fresh aroma. Simply an honest, straightforward green tea without any frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha comes from a tea garden in the Kagoshima region on the Japanese island of Kyushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e special blend of different cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asamushi (あさむし), 20–30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e second spring harvest or summer harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Bancha is especially mild and, for a green tea, not very sensitive to high water temperatures. We like it best when you let 6 g of tea leaves steep in 500 ml of water at 80 °C for 2 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also prepare Bancha really well in a kyusu, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. To do so, let 4 g of tea leaves steep in 100 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Why not try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003eKINTO Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e for this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about this type of tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/was-ist-bancha-tee\"\u003eWhat is Bancha Tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our roasted \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hojicha\"\u003eJapan Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e is also mild and low in caffeine – or try the soft \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gruener-tee-japan-kukicha\"\u003eJapan Kukicha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":32957266690082,"sku":"47","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":32957266722850,"sku":"48","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/bancha_split.jpg?v=1604741937"},{"product_id":"pfefferminze","title":"Peppermint | Natural Peppermint Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeppermint is the ultimate herbal classic – there’s a reason it is loved in Germany like hardly any other herbal tea. On our search for exciting herbal teas, we particularly liked this peppermint because it tastes almost as good as freshly picked mint from the garden – and that’s saying something!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea tastes of peppermint. And boy, does it taste of peppermint! It is so pepperminty that other peppermints hardly taste of peppermint next to it. If this peppermint were a car, it would be a real sports car – because the taste really takes off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur peppermint grows together with many other herbs in northern Austria, surrounded by a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The peppermint is produced by an agricultural producers’ association, a cooperative of several farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producers’ association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e peppermint leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that herbal tea can be enjoyed safely and without concern, always pour bubbling, boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 6 g of peppermint leaves (2 heaped tablespoons) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur fantastic herbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Do you like your mint a little sweeter and more robust? 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We’re glad to have found such an excellent lemon balm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm tastes – unsurprisingly – wonderfully of lemon. Beyond that, it has a soft, fresh and herbaceous character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lemon balm grows together with many other herbs in northern Austria, surrounded by a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The lemon balm is produced by an agricultural producer association, a group of several farmers working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern Austria, border region with Bavaria and the Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e agricultural producer association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure herbal tea is safe to enjoy, always pour boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. We recommend 6 g of lemon balm (2 heaped tablespoons) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur fantastic herbal teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Love things lemony and fresh? Then also try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/griechischer-bergtee\"\u003eGreek Mountain Tea\u003c\/a\u003e – or get five herbs at once in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/krauter-entdecker-paket\"\u003eHerbal Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226949154,"sku":"72","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":39668226981922,"sku":"73","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Melisse-halb-halb.png?v=1627376632"},{"product_id":"fencheltee","title":"Fennel | Natural Fennel Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur fennel tea from Austria wins you over with its unique flavor reminiscent of anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel has an intense, fresh and herbaceous aroma reminiscent of anise. The essential oils in the fennel seeds give it its unmistakable fennel flavor. Very tasty with a little high-quality honey or agave syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fennel grows together with many other herbs in the north of Austria, surrounded by a lush green, natural landscape. The growing region lies on the border with Bavaria and the Czech Republic. 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We recommend 10 g of fennel seeds (1 heaped tablespoon) per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about our herbs in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/unsere-fantastischen-kraeutertees\"\u003eOur Fantastic Herbal Teas\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). 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The finish is long: after drinking, a pleasantly fresh, natural taste lingers in your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mountain tea grows in the north of Greece in the region of Thrace. The high altitude and the natural landscape are ideal for growing it. This kind of herbal tea is very popular in Thrace – the plants are grown here and then processed gently and naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrace, Northern Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that herbal tea can be enjoyed safely and without concern, always pour bubbling boiling water over it and let it steep for at least 5–10 minutes. 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The result is an incredibly intense and full-bodied green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sencha is sweet and fresh and fantastically delicious on its own. The fine matcha powder is the crowning touch, rounding off the taste experience with intense umami and a vivid green cup color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sencha Matcha comes from one of Japan’s leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. 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