What to Pair with Green Tea
Green tea's light, sometimes grassy character is easily overwhelmed by heavy or highly spiced food, so it pairs best with lighter, simpler flavours.
Savoury Pairings
Steamed or lightly seasoned dishes, salads, and light appetizers pair well without overpowering the tea's delicate notes. Foods with a slight umami quality, like plain nuts or lightly salted crackers, tend to complement rather than clash with green tea.
Sweet Pairings
Light, not-too-sweet options like plain biscuits, fresh fruit, or delicately flavoured desserts work best. Anything overly rich or heavily spiced tends to overpower green tea's more subtle character.
General Rule
Keep pairings light and simple with green tea — it's the opposite pairing philosophy from CTC tea, since the goal is to complement its delicacy rather than compete with it.
Try these pairings with our Green Tea range.