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Leaf size is one of the key factors that define the character of a tea. Large leaf green tea is the product of careful hand-picking and minimal processing: whole leaves retain the essential oils, aromas and flavour compounds that are lost when the leaf is broken or crushed. This is precisely why large leaf tea brews more slowly — but reveals itself far more fully.
How Large Leaf Green Tea Differs from Other Varieties
Large leaf green tea is harvested by hand — typically only the uppermost young shoots are picked. The leaves undergo minimal processing: fixation, halting oxidation, drying and sorting. No crushing, no additives.
The difference is immediately apparent in the cup. The infusion is clear — ranging from pale yellow to a soft, gentle green. The flavour is delicate, with a pronounced freshness and a light astringency in the finish. The aftertaste is long and grassy, sometimes with a barely perceptible sweetness. The aroma is vibrant — notes of fresh greenery, spring herbs or flowers, depending on the variety and region.
Small leaf and granulated green teas brew faster and produce a stronger infusion, but they cannot match large leaf tea for aromatic subtlety and softness of flavour. Large leaf green tea is the choice of those who appreciate nuance.
Varieties and Regions
Large leaf green tea is produced in many countries, but the principal regions are China, Japan and Georgia.
China offers the greatest diversity: Long Jing, Mao Feng, Anji Bai Cha, Bi Luo Chun — all of these celebrated varieties are large leaf teas. Each region brings its own terroir: mountain air, humidity, soil type — all of these shape a unique flavour and aroma profile.
Japan offers Sencha and Gyokuro — large leaf varieties with a characteristic oceanic freshness and umami notes. Japanese large leaf green tea is distinguished by exceptional delicacy and a rich emerald-hued infusion.
Georgia produces a more accessible yet high-quality large leaf green tea with a soft, grassy flavour and gentle astringency.
How to Brew
Large leaf green tea demands careful attention to water temperature — this is essential. Boiling water destroys the delicate aromatic compounds and introduces bitterness. The optimal temperature is 70–85°C, depending on the variety.
Basic brewing parameters:
- Amount: 2–3 g per 150–200 ml of water
- Temperature: 70–85°C
- Time: 1.5–3 minutes
- Number of infusions: 2–4 — the large leaf opens up gradually with each brew
Each successive infusion yields a slightly different flavour profile: the first is delicate and aromatic, the second more full-bodied, the third carries a gentle astringency. This gradual unfolding is one of the great pleasures of working with quality large leaf green tea.
Where to Buy Large Leaf Green Tea in Ukraine
The Miy Chay online store offers a wide selection of large leaf green tea — Chinese, Japanese and Georgian varieties to suit every taste and budget. You can buy large leaf green tea online with delivery to Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, Zaporizhzhia and other cities across Ukraine.
Ordering is simple: find your variety in the catalogue, add it to your cart, and we will deliver it at a time that suits you. The price of large leaf green tea in our catalogue reflects its quality — we work directly with trusted suppliers. Current pricing and delivery terms are available on each product page.
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