Buy Green Tea

For centuries, green tea was far more popular in China than in the U.S., where black tea accounts for over 90 percent of the "true" tea sold. In recent years, however, more Americans have begun to buy green tea because they are discovering the myriad health benefits. Additionally, if you find black tea too strong, you may enjoy the milder flavors available in green teas.

The most popular Chinese green tea is Longjing tea, of which there are versions from Zhejiang (Xi Hu Longjing) and Hangzhou. Sometimes called Dragon Well tea in the west, Longjing tea is often falsified with leaves that come from Sichuan. If you want to buy authentic Longjing tea, make sure that the leaves were pan fried by the traditional process.

Japanese Green Tea
Japan is also the source of many delicious green teas. Kyoto is the source of the most highly sought leaves, particularly those from the Uji region. You can also find Matcha (or rubbed tea, typically used in tea ceremonies), Kabusecha (or covered tea, which has a very mild and delicate flavor), Sencha (roasted tea, made with leaves directly exposed to sunlight), and more.

When you buy green tea, it is important to know how to get the best flavor from your brewed tea. While black teas are often made with boiling water, it is recommended that you use water below the boiling point to brew green tea, since boiling water tends to yield a bitter flavor. If you want to buy green tea at affordable prices, we at Casteel Coffee offer a variety of exceptional teas. For more information on wholesale tea, send an e-mail to info@casteelcoffee.com.