Antioxidant-rich tea is tea that contains high levels of catechins, EGCG, and other polyphenols — natural compounds linked to cell protection and overall health. Green tea, matcha, white tea, and raw (sheng) puerh are among the tea types with the highest measured antioxidant content, and this collection brings together our full range of these teas.
Green teas tend to have the most research behind their antioxidant levels, since the leaves are minimally processed and retain more of their original compounds. Our Dragon Well from Zhejiang and Gyokuro from Japan are both shade-grown, which boosts their amino acid and catechin content. For something local, the Tasmanian Huon Green is grown in Tasmania's Huon Valley — clean air, no pesticides, from $5.
If you want the most concentrated dose, matcha is hard to beat — you're consuming the whole leaf ground to powder. Our HIJIRI-NO-SATO ceremonial grade matcha comes from Uji, Kyoto, and works well whisked traditionally or as a latte base.
White tea offers a gentler option. Silver Needles is made from just the bud tips, and recent studies suggest its antioxidant content may rival or exceed green tea. The Jasmine Dragon Pearls are a customer favourite too — hand-rolled green tea scented with fresh jasmine, and one of our most re-ordered teas.
For something different, Raw Puerh from Yunnan is rich in tea polyphenols and gets more complex with age. All teas in this collection are loose-leaf with no artificial additives — just the leaves, brewed your way.
