Zen Green Tea
⏳ Drinking Window
As a stable liqueur, it does not require aging and is best enjoyed fresh within 1 to 3 years of purchase to preserve its delicate herbal aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
matcha-infused desserts, fresh fruit tarts, spicy Asian cuisine
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory's Zen Green Tea is a distinctive Japanese liqueur that celebrates the country's ancient tea-drinking heritage. Crafted using premium green tea leaves sourced from the prestigious Uji region of Kyoto, which is famed for producing some of the world's finest matcha, this beverage represents a harmonious blend of traditional culture and modern craftsmanship. The production process involves a careful infusion of whole tea leaves, lemongrass, and select botanicals into a neutral spirit base, capturing the authentic, earthy, and subtly sweet essence of Japanese green tea. The result is a vibrant green liqueur with a complex aromatic profile that pays homage to the spirit of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii in Osaka, Japan, Suntory began as a small wine merchant before revolutionizing the beverage industry by pioneering authentic Japanese whisky with the opening of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923. Guided by the visionary spirit of 'Yatte Minahare'—to dream big and embrace bold challenges—the house developed a philosophy centered on refined craftsmanship and deep reverence for nature. Over the decades, Suntory expanded into a global powerhouse, extending its expertise into premium wine, gin, liqueurs, and international spirits through strategic acquisitions across Scotland, Europe, and North America. Today, the producer is celebrated worldwide for its iconic, harmonious expressions, particularly the globally acclaimed Hibiki blended whisky series, distinguished single malts, and a diverse range of finely balanced spirits.