Ito En Oi Ocha Koicha Premium Tea Bags is a robust, full-bodied green tea with pronounced astringency and a deep flavor. The tea is based on a blend of deep-steamed green tea and matcha, yielding a dense, vibrant green infusion and an intense tea character without excessive bitterness. The taste is crisp, clean, with a pronounced tea structure and a long, refreshing aftertaste. The aroma is grassy, with a slight green tea bitterness and the characteristic depth of matcha.
The tea contains functional components – gallated catechins – which help accelerate weight loss by simultaneously promoting fat burning and boosting metabolism. They block the enzyme that breaks down noradrenaline, a hormone that signals the body to break down fat cells for energy. Combined with the tea's natural caffeine, this process is enhanced, activating thermogenesis (heat production) and causing the body to burn more calories even at rest. Additionally, these compounds help reduce appetite and slow the absorption of carbohydrates and fats in the intestines.
The tea contains caffeine, so it is recommended for daytime consumption, especially with meals or as an accompaniment to food..
