Loose Leaf Green Tea | Camellia sinensis, 200 g

Loose Leaf Green Tea — 200 g of Camellia sinensis Tea

What is included: This product is listed as 200 grams of loose-leaf green tea made from Camellia sinensis, the tea plant in the family Theaceae. Green tea and black tea come from the same broad botanical source but are processed differently. The actual retail net weight, tea cultivar, garden origin, harvest grade, ingredient additions and packaging features should be verified against the physical lot. This is dried loose leaf for preparing a beverage, not fresh tea leaves, prefilled tea bags, matcha powder, planting seeds or a medicinal extract.

Important caffeine correction: Green tea naturally contains caffeine. FDA's caffeine guidance lists a typical green-tea beverage at approximately 37 mg per 12 fluid ounces, with substantial variation by serving and product. NIH NCCIH confirms that green tea beverages contain caffeine, even though some marketing mistakenly calls them caffeine-free. This listing is not represented as decaffeinated or caffeine-free. The caffeine level of this particular tea lot has not been measured.

Product facts

Why it is green tea, not an herbal infusion

Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that are processed to limit the oxidative changes characteristic of black tea. Other beverages made with rosemary, mint or hibiscus are herbal infusions rather than green tea from this specific tea plant. Those distinctions matter: a generic “herbal tea” label or “caffeine-free” claim is misleading for a normal caffeinated green tea leaf product.

Green tea flavors vary with cultivar, location, processing, cut, freshness and the way leaves are brewed. Steeping excessively hot or too long can make some green teas more bitter. The retail product has not been authenticated as matcha, sencha, gyokuro, jasmine green tea or a particular named Chinese variety. A stock image of a vivid green cup cannot verify tea grade, harvest region or chemical composition.

How to brew a cup of loose-leaf green tea

1. Check the package. Confirm the physical ingredient panel, actual loose-leaf quantity, best-by date and any manufacturer brewing directions. Do not assume that an unlabeled educational thumbnail depicts the contents.
2. Start with a clean infuser or teapot. Measure a modest spoonful of dry leaves according to packet directions and the desired number of cups; a fixed number of servings is not guaranteed from 200 g.
3. Use suitable water. For a flavor-focused starting point, the UK Tea & Infusions Association suggests about 80°C (176°F) for green tea. Temperature preferences depend on leaf type. Food-safety guidance also stresses clean drinking water and hygienic equipment.
4. Steep briefly. Start with roughly two to three minutes or the actual manufacturer's instructions, then taste. Cooler water and a shorter steep may reduce harsh flavors but do not make ordinary green tea caffeine-free.
5. Strain and serve. Remove the leaves before drinking. Adjust leaf quantity or time for a later cup if the flavor is too strong or weak.
6. For an iced version, brew hygienically and chill promptly. Iowa State Extension cautions against unsafe prolonged warm “sun tea” preparation because microbes can grow in inadequately heated or held tea.
7. Handle leftovers properly. Use clean vessels, refrigerate prepared tea promptly and discard beverages held in unsuitable conditions.

Caffeine and consumer safety

Adults and sensitivity: The FDA notes that too much caffeine can cause heart palpitations, anxiety, sleep disruption, headache and stomach upset in sensitive individuals. The amount tolerated varies by person, medical condition and other sources of caffeine. Green tea is not a suitable substitute for a genuinely caffeine-free herbal beverage.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: NIH NCCIH advises discussing caffeine intake with a healthcare professional during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some caffeine can pass into breast milk. Consumption should be viewed as dietary caffeine exposure, not a pregnancy-safe botanical treatment.

Medication considerations: NCCIH notes that high consumption or concentrated green tea products can interact with certain medicines, including nadolol. People taking prescription medication or with medical conditions should seek medical guidance about repeated high intake. Risks from concentrated green-tea extracts should not be automatically assigned to occasional ordinary tea beverages; the forms and exposure levels differ.

Detox and medical claims: The term “detox” in older SEO is not evidence that this tea removes toxins, treats liver disease, improves weight loss or prevents any condition. This is sold for ordinary flavor and beverage preparation. No clinical benefit or chemical profile has been established for the retail lot.

Quality and storage

Green tea readily absorbs humidity and surrounding odors. Transfer it to or retain it in a suitable food-safe sealed container away from sunlight, kitchen steam, heat and scented pantry items. Use clean, dry utensils and keep the original lot label where possible. A published green-tea storage study found that warmer storage can diminish sensory freshness, but that experiment does not set an expiration date for this lot.

Do not describe the current package as resealable, vacuum sealed, pesticide free, pure, organic or from a specific growing region without actual supplier evidence. If the leaves show mold, unusual dampness, pest damage or contamination, do not brew them. A batch-specific 24-month shelf-life or 40–60 cup claim has not been verified.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

Is this naturally caffeine-free?

No. Green tea is from Camellia sinensis and naturally contains caffeine. The FDA and NIH both confirm this. Any specific caffeine content would require verified batch data.

Is this herbal tea or green tea?

It is true green tea, a processed leaf from the tea plant, not an unrelated caffeine-free herbal infusion.

Is the net weight 150 g or 200 g?

The current retail title and description state 200 g; older SEO and gallery captions claimed 150 g. The actual physical net weight must be checked before dispatch.

Is it certified organic?

No current organic certification has been reviewed. Older SEO used “organic” and “pure” without batch evidence, so those claims are not made.

Does it treat illness or detoxify the body?

No. The product is an ordinary beverage ingredient, not a medical intervention or detox therapy.

Is there a guaranteed number of cups?

No. Cup yield depends on leaf quantity, desired strength and any re-steeping, and no standardized 40–60 serving count has been established.

Is the pouch resealable?

The older description said so, but the physical packaging feature is not verified; consult the actual retail bag.

Sources and evidence limitations

• US FDA: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?, caffeine in green tea and sensitivity.
• NIH NCCIH: Green Tea Usefulness and Safety, green tea caffeine and limits of health claims.
• UK Tea & Infusions Association: The Perfect Brew, general green tea brewing temperatures.
• Iowa State Extension: Preparing Iced Tea Safely, hygiene and warm-held tea risk.
• Peer-reviewed Green Tea Storage Temperature Study, sensory changes during storage.

Evidence boundary: General sources do not authenticate this individual tea lot's 200 g physical pack, tea cultivar, grade, additive-free purity, organic status, exact caffeine mg, region, expiry date, pouch type or educational image rights. Those require verified supplier and product documentation.