Green Tea

Green tea is an unoxidised tea made from Camellia sinensis, dried soon after picking so the leaf keeps its fresh, grassy-sweet character and high level of antioxidants (catechins). Lighter in caffeine than black tea and rich in L-theanine, green tea is the everyday choice for a clean, refreshing cup with calm, steady energy.

O2H's green teas pair a quality green base with modern, natural flavours:

• Gardenia Moonlight — green tea scented with real gardenia flowers; floral, low-caffeine, lovely in the evening
• Velvet Petal — grapefruit and jasmine green tea; bright and aromatic
• Breeze-Kissed Green — peppermint and lemon green tea; crisp and invigorating
• Tropical Ripple — pineapple sencha; juicy and summery, excellent cold-brewed

Most are available as loose leaf or tea bags.

How to brew green tea

Green tea is best brewed cooler than other teas — 75–80°C — to keep it sweet and avoid bitterness. Use about 3 g per 200 ml, steep 1–2 minutes, and re-steep two or three times. If your kettle only boils, let it sit for 2–3 minutes before pouring.

Which green tea should you choose?

For evening calm, reach for Gardenia Moonlight (lowest caffeine). For a daytime lift, Breeze-Kissed Green or Velvet Petal. For warm-weather cold brew, Tropical Ripple.

Curious about green tea's benefits? See our guides on gardenia green tea, jasmine tea and the best green tea for weight loss.