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Green Tea

Go green! Delicate, fragrant, and oh-so-pure, our green teas provide the perfect boost. From fruity and floral to decadent blends with a hint of something sweet. Add a natural boosting brew to your day with our green tea bag selection.
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Matcha Green Tea Powder - 30g Organic

Matcha Green Tea Powder 30g Organic

£14.99 each

This Ceremonial grade Matcha green tea powder is sourced directly from family farms in Kagoshima and Shizuoka in Japan.

Twinings Matcha Starter Kit Gift Box

Twinings Matcha Starter Kit Gift Box

£40.00 each

A Matcha made in heaven! Our Matcha Starter Kit Gift Box contains everything you need to start crafting delicious Matcha beverages.

Green Tea Blend - 80 Tea Bags

Green Tea Blend 80 Tea Bags

£4.99 each

Green or black? With our Green tea blend, you don't have to choose.

Salted Caramel Indulgence Green Tea - 20 Envelopes

Salted Caramel Indulgence Green Tea 20 Envelopes

£2.99 each

This salted caramel green tea is sweet yet slightly salty. An indulgent blend.

Green Tea, Apple & Pear - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea, Apple & Pear 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

A blend of two classically English flavours, crisp apple and sweet pear.

Gingerbread Indulgence Green Tea - 20 Envelopes

Gingerbread Indulgence Green Tea 20 Envelopes

£2.99 each

An indulgent and tangy tea with the warmth of gingerbread, baked to perfection.

Green Tea, Orange & Lotus Flower - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea, Orange & Lotus Flower 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

We've blended hints of the delicate lotus flower with a zesty orange flavour.

Green Tea, Mango & Lychee - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea, Mango & Lychee 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

Sweet and ripe mango and lychee with delicate green tea. For a tropical taste.

Green Tea, Coconut & Mango - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea, Coconut & Mango 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

The exotic taste of coconut and the sweet juicy flavour of ripe orange mangoes.

Green Tea & Pomegranate - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Pomegranate 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

The sharp yet sweet flavour of pomegranate blends perfectly with green tea.

Green Tea & Ginger - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Ginger 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

Soothing and just a little bit spicy, this is the perfect tea to relax with.

Pure Green Tea - 80 Tea Bags

Pure Green Tea 80 Tea Bags

£4.99 each

Our light and refreshing green tea is made from only the highest-quality leaves.

Green Tea & Lemon - 80 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Lemon 80 Tea Bags

£4.99 each

We've blended the delicate taste of green tea with a sunshine lemon flavour.

Green Tea & Jasmine - 80 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Jasmine 80 Tea Bags

£4.99 each

This blend is pure elegance; smooth and floral with a refreshing taste.

Green Tea & Mint - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Mint 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

We've blended the delicate taste of green tea with this refreshing mint flavour.

Jacksons of Piccadilly Sencha Green & Lemon - 20 Envelopes

Jacksons of Piccadilly Sencha Green & Lemon 20 Envelopes

£2.29 each

A fresh-tasting tea that will leave you feeling awake and refreshed.

Jacksons of Piccadilly Fairtrade Sencha Green - 20 Envelopes

Jacksons of Piccadilly Fairtrade Sencha Green 20 Envelopes

£2.29 each

A smooth tasting tea, fresh and sweet with little bitterness.

Green Tea & Jasmine - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Jasmine 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

This blend is pure elegance; smooth and floral with a refreshing taste.

Pure Green Decaffeinated - 20 Tea Bags

Pure Green Decaffeinated 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

A clean and refreshing green tea with a distinctive punch and less caffeine.

Green Tea & Lemon - 20 Tea Bags

Green Tea & Lemon 20 Tea Bags

£2.25 each

We've blended the delicate taste of green tea with a sunshine lemon flavour.

What is Green Tea?

Firstly, it's delicious! But opinions aside (we think it's a fact), green tea is a nourishing hot drink that takes its name from its deep green colour. 

What's interesting is that green tea comes from the same plant – the camellia sinensis – as other teas, including black, white and oolong. The difference is that green tea leaves aren't allowed to oxidise in the production process, which enables them to retain and celebrate their natural colour.

Its origins hark back thousands of years to ancient China, with China and Japan still the largest producers of green tea today. Thankfully, they've long since shared this natural gift with the wider world. Green tea was probably one of the first teas imported into the UK several centuries ago – and it's grown in popularity ever since.

How Was Green Tea First Discovered?

It's widely thought that green tea was first discovered in 2737 BC when, on his travels, the Chinese Emperor Shennong mistakenly drank hot water with a stray tea leaf inside. After initially failing to notice the colour change, he found the drink refreshing and asked for it to be prepared for him thereafter. Talk about a happy accident!

How is Green Tea Made Today?

Today, just like all teas, the green tea production process begins by plucking the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, one of nature's greatest gifts. The leaves are then taken to a factory – ideally close by for freshness – before being sorted into batches.

The tea leaves are then laid out to dry for a few hours in a process known as withering. Oxidation would usually come after withering, but this stage is left out when making green tea. Instead, the leaves are pan-dried or steamed to kill any active enzymes. The leaves are then rolled in preparation for packing.  

That's only the short version though. Find out more in our guide to tea production processes.

What Types of Green Tea Are There?

Green tea is one of the most diverse tea groups around. On top of a variety of natural tasting notes such as fruits and nuts, this reviving drink can be combined with other ingredients to enhance, mellow, or contrast its natural qualities. 

We celebrate variety at Twinings and offer many types of green tea to suit different drinkers and moments. Take your pick from a wide selection of flavoured green teas, plus caffeinated and decaffeinated options too. 

Herbal green teas: Choose from ginger, mint, jasmine, or lotus flower for soothing, refreshing, or floral results.

Fruit green teas: Add a little zest to your cup with everything from zingy lemon to tropical pineapple and sweet lychee. 

Pure green tea: The best choice for purists; 100% green tea made from the finest leaves and nothing else.

Decaffeinated green tea: Sensitive to caffeine or minding your intake? Then try our decaffeinated range for a mellow feel but the same punchy taste. Read more about caffeine in green tea

How to Drink Green Tea

It's totally up to you, of course. But we generally recommend brewing our green tea bags for a maximum of two minutes to keep hold of their delicate taste. Use one green tea bag per drink, add hot water, and give milk a miss to celebrate its natural qualities.

Top tip: It's best to let boiled water cool a little – ideally to around 80°C – before pouring it into your cup. This is because green tea is a little more delicate than black tea, so you could be left with a more bitter taste if you pour freshly boiled water on top right away.  

Why Choose Twinings' Green Tea Selection?

Just like green tea itself, our history is long and storied. We've been blending for over 300 years, so you can rely on a great cup with every brew. 

Exceptional quality: Our Master Blenders rate hundreds of samples every week from all over the world to make sure we only buy the best. We don't own any tea gardens either, so we're free to partner with the best producers around.

Broad selection: We've innovated since day one to introduce people to new tastes and experiences. From our diverse green tea flavours to our decaffeinated options, there's a perfect blend for every home brewer.

Preferred by tea drinkers: Looking for the best green tea brand in the UK? Don’t just take our word for it. We're the number one choice for Out of Home Tea, with people considering our tea to be higher quality and better tasting than others. 

Committed to care: All our teas are sourced with care, from looking after the environment they grow in to treating suppliers and pickers fairly. Learn more about our commitment to communities.

Shop our green teas today and experience more. Got a question? Check our FAQs or contact us

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