Green Tea

LiquidHerbAromaticGrassyVegetalAstringentDelicateFloralUmami

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 0
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 0
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 3

Brewed green tea is nearly all water with trace caffeine and polyphenols, so it contributes negligible calories or macronutrients. Its astringency and delicate aromatics can subtly season dishes without adding richness.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Green tea is a pale yellow-green infusion made by steeping unoxidized tea leaves in hot water. It tastes grassy and gently astringent with aromas reminiscent of steamed greens, and it works as a light cooking liquid for rice, fish, and broths or as a chilled mixer; it is prepared from loose leaves or tea bags and used hot or cold.\n\nOriginating in China and developed across East Asia, green tea is produced by quickly pan-firing or steaming fresh leaves to halt oxidation before drying. Styles such as sencha and longjing spread globally through trade and are now widely grown and consumed around the world.