Green Tea

Green Teas, or Lü Cha, are not oxidized. Instead, when they are picked they are immediately heated to stop the natural oxidation in a process called kill green. Then the leaves are shaped and dried. The traditional Chinese method of kill green involves gently pan-frying the leaves which produces teas that are light in color and body with nutty, fruity, and floral flavors. On the other hand, the traditional Japanese method of kill green uses a steaming process that gives leaves a vegetal, oceanic, grassy, and sweet melody of flavors. All of our green teas from other regions have been processed in the Chinese style.

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A side-by-side comparison of Gyokuro leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are long and needle-like, with a rich dark green color. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
Gyokuro
$28.00
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A side-by-side comparison of Shincha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are predominantly dark green, long, flat, and narrow. On the right, the steeped liquid is a pale green.
Shincha
$22.00
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A close up of fine matcha powder. It is bright green with small dark speckles. Stickers show that the tea is certified USDA organic.
Matcha
from $2.00
A side-by-side comparison of Gyokuro leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are long and needle-like, with a rich dark green color. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
A close-up of Gyokuro leaves. They are long and very thin, with most being needle-straight. They have a rich dark green color, with highlights of bright green.
The plastic Gyokuro package is predominantly green, with gold pine tree detailing and a downward angled slash of gold through the middle. In the top right corner is a lot certification sticker.
A side-by-side comparison of Gyokuro leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are long and needle-like, with a rich dark green color. On the right, the steeped tea is a pale green.
A close-up of Gyokuro leaves. They are long and very thin, with most being needle-straight. They have a rich dark green color, with highlights of bright green.
The plastic Gyokuro package is predominantly green, with gold pine tree detailing and a downward angled slash of gold through the middle. In the top right corner is a lot certification sticker.

Gyokuro

$28.00

[Goi-kew-ro]          Jade Dew

An excellent, very distinguished organic Japanese green tea, its delicious taste and fresh grassy scent of spring offer a touch of heaven in your cup. This tea is one of the most valued products of the Nippon Islands. It is picked by hand near the city of Uji in specially shaded fields and guarantees a rare experience, enhanced by an original method of preparation. Dark green, flat, subtle leaves of uniform size give a fresh aroma and a characteristically bold taste. Gyokuro tea is much prized as the “champagne of green teas,” denoting its high value, delicacy, and renown. It is usual to make several infusions from the same leaves, allowing the superior quality of this tea to be fully enjoyed.

Drink this tea in the spring to experience a plate of fresh-picked vegetables.

Gyokuro is sold in a 50g packet for $28.00.

A side-by-side comparison of Shincha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are predominantly dark green, long, flat, and narrow. On the right, the steeped liquid is a pale green.
The Shincha package is mainly white, with green patterning on the right side. Inside one of the green semi-circles is a group of red and yellow flowers. On the left size of the plastic package are Japanese letters followed by a tea leaf.
A side-by-side comparison of Shincha leaves and steeped tea. On the left, the leaves are predominantly dark green, long, flat, and narrow. On the right, the steeped liquid is a pale green.
The Shincha package is mainly white, with green patterning on the right side. Inside one of the green semi-circles is a group of red and yellow flowers. On the left size of the plastic package are Japanese letters followed by a tea leaf.

Shincha

$22.00

[shin-cha]          First Flush Sencha

The first harvest (spring harvest) of Sencha each year is a special time in Uji, Japan. It marks the start of the busy tea harvesting season. In each cup you will taste youthful excitement and early brightness. The Shincha or “First Tea” is reserved each year as a limited selection of tea in celebration of Spring. We are proud to offer Shincha to you only while fresh stocks last!

This tea is sold in a 50g packet for $22.00.

A close up of fine matcha powder. It is bright green with small dark speckles. Stickers show that the tea is certified USDA organic.
A small metal canister about the size of a human palm. It has a brown lid that can lift off and a pale green body. It on the body is an image of a jar with Japanese characters and a red production stamp. It says "Japanese Green Tea Uji Chanoka" in English below. A sticker labels the tea as Certified Organic.
A small metal canister about the size of a human palm. It has a bright yellow lid that can lift off and a white body. It on the body is are Japanese characters. It says "Wako" in English below. A sticker labels the tea as Certified USDA Organic.
A silver plastic package with a zip-lock seal at the top. The bottom of the package opens so that it can stand on its own. The package has two stickers, one shows the details of the tea, and one shows the Dobra Tea logo and contact information.
A small gold plastic package measuring about 3 inches by 1 inch. The package cannot be resealed. It has no markings.
A close up of fine matcha powder. It is bright green with small dark speckles. Stickers show that the tea is certified USDA organic.
A small metal canister about the size of a human palm. It has a brown lid that can lift off and a pale green body. It on the body is an image of a jar with Japanese characters and a red production stamp. It says "Japanese Green Tea Uji Chanoka" in English below. A sticker labels the tea as Certified Organic.
A small metal canister about the size of a human palm. It has a bright yellow lid that can lift off and a white body. It on the body is are Japanese characters. It says "Wako" in English below. A sticker labels the tea as Certified USDA Organic.
A silver plastic package with a zip-lock seal at the top. The bottom of the package opens so that it can stand on its own. The package has two stickers, one shows the details of the tea, and one shows the Dobra Tea logo and contact information.
A small gold plastic package measuring about 3 inches by 1 inch. The package cannot be resealed. It has no markings.

Matcha

$55.00

Matcha is a first class type of powdered, extra-fine ground tea that is used for the Japanese tea ceremony, Chanoyu, during which the tea is whisked with a bamboo tool called a chasen, in a handcrafted bowl called a chawan. Quality Matcha is always a pea-green, extra-fine powder with a distinctive, grassy aroma. The foamy infusion is fresh and deep green with an unforgettable, intense taste. Its health benefits are endless! We recommend that it be enjoyed after dessert or with a Japanese sweet, but never drink it on an empty stomach!

Matcha is available in three distinct certified organic grades coming to us from Uji, Japan.

Matcha Natural is our base grade here at Dobra, and is the peer of the higher quality matcha typically served in the US. Matcha Natural is a great choice for those just starting to experience matcha or who are blending it to accentuate other flavors. Matcha Natural is sold in 50g packets for $18.00 or in a single serving "Mini" sample for $2.00.

Matcha Kyoto is our middle grade and is a superb standalone matcha. It is perfect for matcha drinkers looking to broaden their palates. Matcha Kyoto is sold in 30g tins for $25.00.

Matcha Silver is the pinnacle of our matcha offerings. It is preferred by experienced matcha drinkers and without a doubt will sweep you off your feet! Matcha Silver is sold in 30g tins for $55.00.