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Georgian Green

Georgian tea, Adjara green

6.5/10 editor's score

Green tea from western Georgia. Chakvi, on the Black Sea coast, is known as the birthplace of Georgian tea, and wild tea plants still grow in its hills.

CaucasusRevivalGeorgia
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Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dry leaf of Georgian Green, top-down

What you need

2.5 g leafGeorgian Green
250 ml water75 to 85°C
Steep 2:002 steeps
LiquorPale gold-green
Served inTeapot and cup

At a glance

Green tea from western Georgia.

CaffeineLow to medium~20 to 40 mg, our estimate
Beginner fit7.5 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestSpring to summerMain picking.
Pairs withCheese bread, Fruit, WalnutsLess good with heavy spice
Grown atCoastal hillsAdjara (Chakvi), Black Sea coast
Served inTeapot and cupA general choice

About Georgian Green

What sources say about the taste

Sources cover its history; taste varies by producer.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it grows

Adjara (Chakvi)Black Sea coastGEORGIA
Birthplace
Chakvi, Black Sea coast 1
Area
Tea is confined to the western coast 2
Soviet era
Quality dropped in the 1970s and 80s 2
Today
Limited production continues 1

More from Adjara (Chakvi) and Georgia.

History and culture

Chakvi grew tea for the Soviet Union 1.

Until 1992 other Soviet republics bought 95% of Georgia's processed tea 2.

Editor's score

6.5/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the tea style, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 6.5Origin & heritage: 7.5Availability: 5.0Value: 6.0Beginner-friendliness: 7.5Versatility: 6.0Flavour 6.5Heritage 7.5Availability 5.0Value 6.0Beginners 7.5Versatility 6.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Georgian Green~20 to 40 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg

Our estimate. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Our general guide for western Georgia. Tap a month or a season.

Cultivars and plant

Camellia sinensis; wild plants still grow above Chakvi 1.

How it is made
01Plucking

Spring leaf.

02Kill-green

Heated.

03Rolling

Rolled.

04Drying

Dried.

Dry leaf and liquor
Dry leafTwisted dark green leaves.
LiquorPale gold-green.
After steeping
Wet leafGreen leaves.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Cheese bread
  • Fruit
  • Walnuts

Best avoided

  • Heavy spice

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and smells.
  • Green tea fades fastest: aim to finish it within 3 to 6 months of opening.
  • Unopened sealed packs can go in the fridge. Let them reach room temperature before opening.
Grades and fakes

No formal grades.

How to spot a poor or fake one

  1. Small, recovering industry.
  2. Ask about the area.
FAQ
Where is Georgian tea grown?

On the western coast, by the Black Sea 2.

Find it inGreen teasTeas from GeorgiaAdjara (Chakvi)CaucasusRevivalGeorgia

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Chakvi". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakvi
  2. Wikipedia, "Agriculture in Georgia". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_Georgia_(country)
  3. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.