This is the Ito En O~i Ocha Lemon Green, featuring an unsweetened green tea flavoured with lemon.
The beverage presented with a transparent orange hue. Aroma opened with fresh lemon oil notes, leaning more aromatic than citrusy.
Initial contact delivered immediate lemon character centred on the fragrant oils rather than the tartness or acidity of fresh juice or zest. Despite the absence of added sugar, the profile carried a mild natural sweetness that softened the opening. Through the mid-palate, the green tea base became more prominent with moderate astringency and a cleaner vegetal profile. The lemon remained integrated into the tea rather than sitting separately above it. Towards the finish, a soft bitterness emerged briefly before clearing cleanly, allowing the earlier mellow sweetness to return. The aftertaste carried a light dryness from the tea’s astringency without becoming harsh.
Overall, an unsweetened tea beverage with a restrained citrus progression and clean flavour integration, resulting in a refreshing and controlled profile.
This Ito En O~i Ocha Lemon Green contained 600 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.