Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Bold Green Tea, 16.9 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 12), Unsweetened, Low Calorie

What can I say I love my tea I like the bowl green and I like the and the mild. It's a good value for the money caffeine free sugar free fresh and taste great. I like them both dark (which is the bowl), and the light which is very smooth. The strength and the freshness is wonderful. I purchased it from here every time I run out. Try it you may like it as much as me.

My favorite tea. I water it down most of the time. Definitely bold.

Great tasting tea.

If you were to walk down a street in Tokyo, you would probably see at least one vending machine that has bottles of Ito En tea. I've deeply enjoyed my vacations in Japan, so having this stuff available at home in the U.S. is a daily way to evoke fond memories for me. That said, there are pros and cons you need to consider for yourself. A big pro to this kind of tea is that it contains zero sugar. My stomach can't handle sugary soft drinks anymore -- and I certainly don't need the calories -- so that's a very good thing for me. Another pro for me -- but maybe not for you -- is that this stuff has a nice little jolt of caffeine. If you're a coffee drinker, the caffeine is probably insignificant to you, but I only drink tea anyway. If you have hypertension, avoid this stuff like the plague. A con is that these bottles of tea are not organic products. That might not be a big deal to you, but I try to buy organic whenever possible. That's not really a priority for a big Japanese company like Ito En, though;this is a fairly industrial product, so don't go thinking there's anything particularly healthy about it. Another con along those lines is that I wouldn't doubt the plastic bottles contain a certain amount of BPA or other nasty stuff associated with polymer chemistry. I'm willing to take the hit out of nostalgia, but maybe you're not so foolhardy. Finally, there's the taste. That could be a pro or a con, depending on what you like. I've been a tea drinker since I was a teenager (many decades ago), and I particularly like Japanese green teas. This stuff is very processed and not what I would call high-grade tea -- it's sort of like the Coca Cola of teas. As I said, for me it's a tourist's taste of Tokyo. But if you're accustomed to sugar-laden American soft drinks, you might find this tea too bitter and astringent. The lack of sweetness and carbonation might be very off-putting for you children who think Mountain Dew is mother's milk.

Perfect. The taste reminds me of Japan

I’ve been drinking this for over 15 years and I love the bold taste. I was so happy to see it on Amazon. The price was right too. But just like muvywriter mentioned, the taste is different. All the bottles I received from Amazon were made in Thailand and, honestly, they taste just like the light green version. I also have a bottle made in Taiwan that I bought elsewhere, and I did a side-by-side comparison. The issue is with the Thailand-made bottles, not the other way around. Hopefully Ito En sees both my comment and muvywriter’s and looks into this. It’s already hard enough to find a place that carries this tea, so please make it easier for us to get the authentic flavor we’ve loved for years. Thank you.

Ito En Oi Ocha Unsweetened Bold Green Tea delivers a pure, authentic Japanese green tea experience. Each bottle contains 16.9 fluid ounces of rich, bold tea with no added sweeteners, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy the natural flavors of green tea without any artificial enhancements. The flavor of this tea is distinctively bold and earthy, perfect for true green tea enthusiasts. It retains the natural bitterness of quality green tea leaves, while maintaining a smooth and refreshing finish. Unlike many commercial teas that are sweetened or diluted, Oi Ocha provides a pure, robust taste that brings out the best characteristics of the tea leaves. For someone looking for a strong, yet clean flavor profile, this tea hits the mark. One of the best features is that the tea is low calorie and has no added sugar, making it a guilt-free choice for those watching their diet or looking for a healthy beverage alternative. The drink is rich in antioxidants, providing numerous health benefits, including support for metabolism and overall wellness. The packaging is also convenient, the pack of 12 bottles ensures you have plenty on hand for daily enjoyment or on-the-go hydration. The bottles are durable and easily portable, perfect for taking to work, the gym, or enjoying at home.

Arrives with minimum 11 months best by date plus always fresh flavor as I would expect to receive in Japan