Mecha tea

How to Brew Mecha (Japanese Bud Tea) for the Best Flavor

Arthur GautierJune 29, 2026

Learn how to brew mecha, a Japanese bud tea with rich umami and a smooth finish. Recipe with water temperature and strainer tips for a clear, flavorful cup.

small pile of mecha tea showing its distinctive compact, rounded bud shapes beside a brewed cup of pale yellow-green liquor, representing this bold Japanese green tea made from young sencha and gyokuro buds.

Mecha Tea: The Bud-Rich Japanese Green Tea

Arthur GautierJune 27, 2026

Mecha tea is made from young leaf buds of sencha and gyokuro. Discover its bold flavor, high catechin content, and why it deserves a place in your cup.