Green tea liqueur

Reference

Japan, Netherlands, France

ABV20–24%

Sub-styles

matcha liqueurtea liqueurJapanese-style liqueur

Tasting Notes

Matcha, sencha, vegetal, umami, bitter green, grassy, slight sweetness, earthy. Quality versions: real tea depth, subtle astringency. Budget: candy-like green flavor. The umami note is unique — no other liqueur category delivers it. Matcha versions are more complex than sencha.

Brand Guide

Japanese: Suntory Green Tea Liqueur ($22-28). Craft: various matcha-infused spirits ($25-35). DIY: matcha powder + simple syrup + vodka is a common bar prep. The category is niche but growing with matcha's worldwide popularity.

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The Story

Japanese tea ceremony discipline meets European liqueur tradition in a bottle.