Green tea is also important in Japan In Japan, nearly only green tea is produced and consumed. Other tea varieties are far less known and popular. But there are many different types of green tea.   In order to obtain a green tea, the oxidation process is interrupted. In Japan, this is done with the help of steam, i.e. with moist heat. This type of processing produces fresh green tea leaves and a yellow to light green infusion. Japanese green teas have a fresh, somewhat “grassy” taste. Japanese green tea is always drunk without milk, but a little lemon juice or sugar can be added to taste. A Japanese speciality…