Classification and origins of Green Tea

Green Tea - Types and origins

Bancha - Origin - Japan - also produced in China and Indonesia.
The Large leaf is steamed. A sweet tasting, light golden liqueur.

China Green - a generic name for Chinese green tea. This tea is usually pan fired resulting in a very slight " Smoky " taste and aroma.

China powder - similar to Japanese Macha

Darjeeling Green teas - Origin - Darjeeling district of India
A totally different experience. The appearance, of this tea resemble a combination of both green and black Darjeeling teas.
Its aroma and flavor characteristics are those of a Darjeeling tea not the "Grassy" flavor and aroma typical of Japanese green teas.

Gunpowder - Origin - China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Young leaves are tightly rolled in order to preserve freshness.

Kukicha - Origin Japan. Twigs of the tea leaf. Some are lightly roasted.
The tea produces a very light liquor and has the least amount of caffeine.

Konacha - Origin Japan. Also known as " Sushi Tea ", semi - powdered (coarse)
Only high grade young leaves are used for this tea.

Macha ( Matcha ) - Origin Japan. This tea is made of young tea leaves that
are shielded from the sun for 4 to 6 weeks resulting in a very delicate taste.
It is ground to a very fine powder.

Sencha - meaning " common tea " - Origin Japan.Wide variety of grades and tastes from mild. and sweet flavor to a strong vegetal flavor and aroma.
Sencha - Origin China - Labeled " Japan tea " with the appearance of Japanese Sencha. Chinese grown tea does not have the trademark aroma and flavor of Japanese Sencha.