Green tea is produced in many countries around the globe today. It originated in China, and is the oldest variety of tea. It's produced from the Camellia Sinensis tea plant which has many cultivars depending on the country and region it was harvested from. The leaves are minimally oxidized, so they largely retain much of the flavor of the tea leaves and terroir. Loose leaf green tea is elegant and enduring in its simplicity, and offers an abundance of options in appearance and flavor. The traditional methods to produce green tea are mainly steaming, frying and sun-drying. This process helps remove the moisture in fresh tea leaves and bring out the natural fragrance.