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Japanese Tea Types Explained: Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, and More

September 8, 2026August 26, 2026 by Hiro
Matcha, sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, and genmaicha with their dry tea leaves on a wooden table

Japanese tea includes far more than matcha. Compare sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, bancha, kukicha, and other major styles by production, taste, appearance, and brewing method.

Categories Japanese Food Culture Tags Green Tea, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Japanese Tea, Matcha, Sencha

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