Green tea is a tea category where the tea leaves are heated, usually by steaming or pan-firing shortly after harvest, to halt the oxidation process so they may retain their green character. This results in a light-bodied cup when compared to oxidized black teas. Loose leaf green tea is grown around the world, but most imports come from China and Japan. With a clean, refreshing flavor, our loose leaf green teas may be enjoyed at any time of day. Choose from a wide variety of organic and conventional green teas, including ceremonial Matcha.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Arya Estate Emerald Green Darjeeling
Located high in the Himalayas at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the Arya Estate has been producing premium teas for over 100 years. This green tea selection offers a fragrant vegetal aroma with hints of stone fruit. The amber-gold cup is smooth yet lively with pronounced notes of apricot complemented by a honey sweetness. The finish is crisp and lingering. A great choice for those looking for a green tea with less vegetal flavor.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Season's Pick Korean Woojeon Green Tea
Grown on the volcanic island of Jeju in South Korea, this first flush green tea produces a sparkling yellow-jade liquor with a sweet vegetal aroma. Woojeon translates to “before the rains,” referring to its early spring harvest before the monsoon rains. A pronounced umami flavor is balanced by a lovely sweetness that lingers into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Kagoshima Saemidori Sencha Organic
This organic Sencha offering comes from Kagoshima prefecture in southern Japan. Crafted from the Saemidori cultivar, the emerald green leaves produce a pale yellow-jade liquor with a clean aroma and rich buttery quality. With a fresh savory flavor reminiscent of steamed spring greens, the cup feels soft and silky on the palate. A smooth, lingering finish completes an outstanding tea experience.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Kagoshima Hoji Kuki Gen-mai Cha Organic
Toasted brown rice combines with roasted tea twigs to create a harmonious blend of toasty aroma and flavor. The medium-amber cup is smooth and mellow with a honey sweetness that envelops notes reminiscent of semi-sweet cocoa. A great tea for any time of day. This special blend was designed by and crafted exclusively for Upton Tea Imports.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Japanese Cherry Green Tea
Japanese green tea provides the premium tea base for this naturally flavored selection. Notes of sweet cherry are pronounced in both the aroma and the cup, lingering long into the finish. A whisper of vanilla complements the cherry flavor. Great hot or iced.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Sweet Almond Green Tea
Naturally flavored with almonds and cinnamon, this premium China Sencha green tea produces a pale golden cup with a sweet, spicy flavor. Well balanced and smooth, notes of marzipan and cinnamon linger long into the finish. This tea contains tree nuts (almonds).
Out of Stock Quick Shop Season's Pick Japanese Sencha Organic
A sweet, delicate fragrance introduces this organic Japanese Sencha tea. The yellow-jade cup has a light vegetal character with savory hints of umami. A gentle sweetness complements the clean finish. A great value.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Organic Gen-mai Cha Matcha
Toasted brown rice, ground into a fine powder, is blended with Matcha to create a rich, savory cup with toasty notes. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend sifting the powder before whisking. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.
Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Organic Ho-ji Cha Powder
Ho-ji Cha is a roasted Japanese green tea. In this organic Ho-ji Cha offering, the tea leaves have been ground into a fine powder, similar to Matcha tea. This produces a thick, rich liquor with a full, cocoa-like mouth feel. Toasty notes lend a warming quality to the flavorful cup. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend sifting the powder before whisking. Packed in a small, matte silver tin.
Please note that the tin label cannot be personalized.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Japanese Tea Sampler
A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TJ10: Japanese Sencha, TJ21: Gen-mai Cha, TJ34: Organic Kuki Cha Green Kamakura and TJ41: Organic Ho-ji Cha Kamakura. Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized. Teas will vary according to the season.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Blooming Display Tea
This flowering display tea has been handcrafted using a fine-quality China green tea from Fujian province. As the tea steeps, a beautiful orange lily blooms from the hand-tied loose leaf bundle. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend our glass teapot for steeping this special tea.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Organic Green Darjeeling Blend
This tea is not available. For an excellent alternative, please try our Arya Estate Emerald Green Darjeeling offering. This organic green Darjeeling offering produces a pale gold liquor with a light vegetal fragrance that hints of stone fruit. A pronounced sweetness, suggestive of a juicy pear, complements the smooth, buttery mouth feel. A crisp, effervescent finish dances across the palate. An outstanding tea.