• green tea is the most natural of Chinese tea classes since it is subject to minimum processing
• key processing steps: Killing the Green, Rolling, Baking
• most of the Chinese tea produced is green tea
• green tea has beauty of shape, a strong fragrance and a rich, natural, fresh taste
• has the greatest potential health benefit since most nutrients and antioxidants are preserved
• because green tea leaves are delicate it is generally brewed at 85-90°C using one part tea to seven parts water