[jongaltsr]

Have been drinking green tea for 8 or so years now. I learned to not stick with any one brand but try all the variations. Some are not as good as others but they are still better than the yuppie teas and the old black tea (with the exception of Earl Grey and ginger as a morning wake up;-)

Try them all and often. You can’t go wrong in my opinion.
Change is good for your system and Psyche.

[jongaltsr]

- and for gods sake, don’t ever become a green tea snob.

[Catphish]

I only like green tea with honey or sugar otherwise it’s too “grassy” for me. So I don’t drink it too often because I like to drink my tea (usually Earl Grey) day in and day out without sweetener.

[Nachum]

Wow, you have hit on my favorite beverage. I drink a great deal of green tea also and I cannot say for sure, but I seem to get sick a lot less than I used to. Japanese teas are tend to drink most.

Absolute all time favorite: Gyokoru

Less expensive but very tasty- Sencha

[Tainan]

Taiwan Green Tea
Start here. Arguably the finest green teas in the world.
If you have a Trader Joes close to you I remember them as usually having a very good selection of green teas.
Its easy to get "into" the whole tea serving ceremony...can be fun with friends...but its also a bit tricky.
I hate pouring out the '1st pour'...part of the ceremony. Its claimed to be too bitter.
But the whole thing is an evolved social event.
From what I've found there are many different green teas and it takes a quite experienced palate to taste and appreciate the subtle differences.
Start with drinking as many different ones as you find and then narrow it down to ones that especially appeal to you.
Hot..Cold...Lukewarm...with sugar...whatever you like is what counts.

If you live near a city with an "Asian"section, you will find a tea shop. Visit and chat with them. Tea drinking is about sociability as much as anything.
Oh, and hold onto your hat when you see some of the prices...LOL!

[tflabo]

Check out an asian store as there are tons of green tea varieties. One can choose tea bags or loose which I prefer. Jasmine is real good but others too. I drink it cold in the summer and hot in the winter. One can add honey, lime or ginger — I don’t like it too sweet. Here in hot Tx I will set it outside in a bottle and let the sun do it’s work. I leave the leaves in the bottle so I can either refill or put in a blender for a 2nd round and strain. Healthy and cost effective beverage. For me coffee in AM, green tea in the afternoons and beer/wine at night with meals.

[rawhide]

Celestial Seasonings has a decaf version of green tea. I drink it at night before bed. I also drink their caffeinated version in the morning and throughout the day.

You might be interested in reading the following interesting link posted here on FR last week: White Tea Could Keep You Healthy And Looking Young

[Mandingo Conservative]

Hi am a crunchy conservative. Try the Japanese green matcha tea - expensive but worth it. Its comes in powder and a little goes a long way. The tea used in green tea ice cream and in the tea ceremony. You can drink it hot or cold and dilute it. It has many health giving properties. Look for it in the natural foods stores or Whole Foods or mail order. About 15 to 20 dollars for a small tin. Teavana in some malls has it.

[Tex_GOP_Cruz]

I've been really pleased with the tea selection at Adagio Teas. You can read other customers' reviews to help you decide. Black, green, white, red, flavored -- they have it all. I'd also recommend that you buy loose tea: it's totally worth the higher cost.

[Liz]

WEGMAN’S health food section has prepared quart containers of Tazo brand Matcha Green tea (with hint of honeydew melon, tropical fruit).

LABEL says it’s ceremonial green tea of Japan made from freshly picked green tea leaves ground into fine powder; mixed with water in traditional fashion, then packaged. With guidance from ancient scrolls and a haiku or two, Tazo adds hints of honeydew melon and tropical fruits to create combo; equally inspiring served hot or iced.

WAYS TO SERVE

Excellent poured straight from fridge, with non-dairy “Almond Breeze” vanilla almond milk added.

HOT TEA LATTE Use half Tazo Green Tea, half milk (or milk substitute). Heat in micro, steamer, stovetop, or open fire pit.

ICED Mix equal parts Tazo with milk (or milk substitute), pour over ice.

[Daaave]

One of my favorite flavor, type and brand of teas. Loose leaf is best.

Bags are much more convenient

[grame]

I prefer Ahmad Earl Grey Green Tea. I like the Ahmad brand. I have to buy it mail order. Someone brought me some from England and I was hooked.

[Artemis Webb]

I'm not sure if you are wanting green tea hot or iced. If you want it hot though go to any specialty store and buy a green tea called “Gunpowder”. The tea is rolled up into tiny balls and it has a really nice flavor and aroma. You'll need an infuser if you don't have one.

[NTHockey]

I once worked for a company that did a lot of research on Green Tea. We found that loose leaf tea is best. Green tea has a natural ingredient that is destroyed when making tea bags or iced tea.

I personally like the Gunpowder tea from China. No aftertaste at all. I drink about 10 cups a day.

[Joya]

Hello !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love all kinds of tea.

I drink hot tea all year round.

I buy green tea at Sam’s Club: Member’s Mark Premium Bigelow green tea, 160 teabags per box (it’s a big box).

[MomwithHope]

I do know my green tea, try Mighty Leaf. So good it comes in a cloth bag. Pricey but worth it!

[WackySam]

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to respond with your suggestions. I have ordered more that few types of green tea, from more than a few sites. I’m sure I’ll have fun trying them all.

Also, krb- I’d be interested in knowing more about your large batch iced tea recipe.

[MomwithHope]

I have been drinking green tea for decades and mostly for health benefits. Sencha green tea is the absolute best. This is the brand I get. Since I found it, I have ordered and gone through 9 bags. I make cold sun tea, 6 bags in a half gallon glass jar. Also add a very small amount of good quality lemon juice.

[Rebelbase]

I am a coffee commonsewer.