Green Tea Brands and Bottled Teas
Store-bought green teas can be very different from the cup you brew at home. Some are sweet drinks with a little tea in them, and others are simple tea bags. The label tells you which is which, so we go by what each brand publishes.
We aren’t affiliated with these brands, and labels change, so check the package in your hand.
What to look for on a label
- Added sugars: this is often the biggest difference. Check whether the numbers are for one serving or the whole bottle.
- Serving size: a large can may count as more than one serving.
- Caffeine: not every brand publishes it. Our caffeine guide gives you typical figures to compare with.
- Ingredients: the first few tell you the most, since US labels list ingredients by weight.
Guides by brand
- AriZona: is AriZona green tea healthy?
- Twinings: does Twinings green tea have caffeine?
- Bigelow: how does Bigelow decaffeinate its green tea?
- Panera: what’s in Panera’s green teas?
- Starbucks: try a homemade matcha latte.
Prefer to control the sugar yourself? Start with our brewing guide and a simple green tea blend.
Start here
Is AriZona Green Tea Healthy?AriZona Green Tea has 8 to 10 mg of caffeine per 12 oz and about 42 g of sugar per can. See the label numbers and how they compare with AHA limits.
Does Twinings Green Tea Have Caffeine?Yes. Twinings lists 19 to 45 mg of caffeine per green tea bag in the US and about 30 to 40 mg per cup in the UK. Here's what that means, plus decaf.
How Do You Make Panera Green Tea?Panera lists 0 mg of caffeine for its Passion Papaya Iced Green Tea and 36 g of sugar in 20 fl oz. See the current facts and a homemade copycat.
How Does Bigelow Decaffeinate Its Green Tea?Bigelow uses a CO2 process for decaf green tea, not water processing. See how it works, how much caffeine remains and what studies say about EGCG.All guides
Other topics
Blends & add-insFruit, herbs, honey and milk: what pairs well, how to make it, and what it really does.MatchaHow matcha differs from steeped tea, how to make it at home, and how to buy it with care.CaffeineHow much caffeine is in your cup, how decaf works, and how the brands compare.Health questionsWhat the evidence actually supports, and where the claims run ahead of it.Brewing & storageWater, timing, amounts and storage, so your tea tastes good and stays fresh.Types & originsSencha, gyokuro, jasmine and teas from across Asia, and how green tea compares with others.Recipes & other usesFood, baths, plants and other things people do with green tea.