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Green tea

Umami Information Center

Umami Information Center
Tokyo, Japan

Umami-rich green tea
Green tea contains a significant amount of glutamate, a type of amino acid which imparts a pleasant, savoury umami taste. Anyone who has tried green tea will perhaps have sensed varying levels of sweet, umami, astringent, and bitter tastes, according to blend and variety.

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