The dried leaves of the camellia sinensis plant produce your delicious loose leaf green teas. Used in traditional Chinese, Indian and Japanese medicinal practices for centuries, green tea is bursting with the plant-based goodness associated with antioxidants, long recognised as being beneficial to our health.

Green tea is less oxidized than black and oolong tea, but more oxidized than white tea. T2 organic green teas available in loose leaf and tea bags include Japanese Sencha, Matcha and Gyokuro and China Jasmine. Our popular green brews also include fragrant and delicious blends such as Green Rose, Buddhas Tears, Gorgeous Geisha and Gunpowder Green.

Black tea also stems from the camellia sinensis plant and forms the basis of common breakfast teas. Black tea has higher levels of caffeine providing that sought-after boost at the start of the stay. The bookend to black tea is green tea which contains less caffeine and is often drunk later in the day.

While black tea is one of the most commonly consumed beverages after water, green tea is also widely drunk around the world and by T2 tea-lovers. A healthy aromatic blend of green tea and jasmine, Buddhas Tears stars alongside several black teas on our best-selling billboard. Co-stars certified organic powdered Matcha and China Jasmine boast delicate, fresh flavours and health-boosting super powers, earning accolades from their devoted fan base.

Except for fruit tisanes, all teas are produced from the camellia sinensis plant and therefore contain caffeine.

Many external factors influence the amount of caffeine in brews therefore it is difficult to say exactly how much caffeine is in green tea. The amount also varies depending on the type of green tea, the amount used and the length of time for which it is brewed.

If you need a little kickstart but don’t want the jitters, green tea is a go-to!

You can make a tasty green tea brew in your T2 teamaker, your gorgeous teapot, or even directly in your T2 mug or tea cup using a trusty tea diffuser. Powdered matcha needs a bit of a whisk to get it light and frothy, just how you like it. Shop all T2 teawares to find your favourite way to brew.

Your cup of gracious green tea has slightly more delicate sensibilities than its black tea comrades, so it is best brewed at a lower temperature. Follow the brewing guide on your green tea favourites, usually indicating a modest 80°C temperature to ensure the best flavour and goodness from your daily green tea brew.