Mecha Tea
Bud Tea · Mecha Green
Mecha is a Japanese green tea made from early spring buds and leaf tips, richer and more intense than sencha.
Flavor Profile
What does Mecha taste like?
Mecha is a Japanese green tea made from early spring buds and leaf tips, richer and more intense than sencha. The cup is thick with umami, carrying a bold vegetal sweetness, a briny marine edge, and a lingering finish. Because it is all tips, mecha brews fast and strong — a little goes a long way, and oversteeping turns it harsh. It is prized as a after-meal tea in Japan for its clean bitterness.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Kyoto (Uji) / Kagoshima, Japan
Mecha is produced from sorted sencha and gyokuro production tips, with Uji and Kagoshima the main sources.
Known for steamed green teas, shade-grown umami, and powdered matcha.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Mecha
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Mecha
Typical brewed serving
Mecha is a high-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Mecha for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
A proper lift — most at home in the morning.
Flavor direction
Full-bodied, leads with umami notes — a green tea with umami, vegetal, bold character.
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FAQ
Mecha Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Mecha tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Mecha tea?
Mecha is a Japanese green tea made from early spring buds and leaf tips, richer and more intense than sencha. It is also known as Bud Tea and Mecha Green.
Does Mecha tea have caffeine?
Yes. Mecha is a high-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Mecha tea taste like?
Mecha is known for a profile led by Umami, Vegetal, and Bold, with a strong body.
How do you brew Mecha tea?
Use about 2 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 65–75°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Mecha tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Mecha; its profile centers on Umami, Vegetal, and Bold.