"Guide to Ripple’s Classic Green Tea Collection: Flavours & Pairings”

It all began in China, 1st millennium BC. Today, it’s reborn in the heart of Munnar.

Green tea's story began over two thousand years ago in the heart of ancient China, where it was revered not just as a beverage but as a medicine, a ritual, and a way of life. Cultivated with care during the late 1st millennium BC, green tea quickly became a pivotal factor of East Asian culture, prized for its subtle taste and relaxing properties.

Centuries passed, this humble leaf travelled far beyond imperial courts and bamboo forests. It journeyed through Japan, Korea, and eventually found its way to the lush, rolling hills of India. And when it reached Munnar, something extraordinary named Munnar Green Tea happened.

Munnar’s cool climate, mist-drenched mornings, and fertile soil proved to be a perfect match. Here, in the Western Ghats of Kerala, green tea was reborn not as a mimic of its past, but now as a unique expression of the land itself. Today, Ripple Tea carries this global legacy forward, crafting green tea blends that honour ancient wisdom while celebrating the spirit of Munnar.

How Munnar tea becomes Unique.

Ripple’s single origin green teas are grown in elevations ranging from 4200 ft and 7000 ft, an elevation that naturally enhances flavour, aroma, and antioxidant content. Harvested, processed, and packed by KDHP, one of India’s oldest and most trusted tea estates. Ripple teas come directly from the plantation to your cup, ensuring unmatched freshness. Ripple’s green teas feature carefully handpicked whole leaves, preserving the full spectrum of flavour and nutrients. Our commitment to sustainability shows in every cup. Ripple teas are grown with respect for biodiversity, worker welfare, and eco-conscious practices. From calming Jasmine to aromatic Rose, our flavoured green teas are infused with real botanical extracts, offering wellness with a touch of elegance—no artificial flavours added.

The ritual of a perfect green tea brew

Brewing a perfect cup of green tea is an art, as green tea is more sensitive to temperature and takes extra steeping time than other tea types. You have to follow the steps for a perfect brew.

Choose the right type of green tea

There are plenty of green teas available in the market, each with its own unique taste and aroma. Pick your favourite flavour, if you don’t need flavours go with Classic Green Tea or Premium green tea.

Water Quality: Use fresh, filtered water. Tap water can contain impurities that affect the taste of your tea.

Temperature Control: This is crucial. Green tea leaves are sensitive to temperature "burn" if exposed to boiling water, resulting in a bitter taste. The ideal temperature is generally between 75 - 85°C (167-185°F). Boil the water and then let it sit for 2-5 minutes to cool down before pouring. If you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle.

Steeping Time: Skip the over-steeping if you don't want it bitter. Most green teas benefit from a shorter steeping time.

Tea-to-Water Ratio: This can vary slightly depending on your preference and the specific green tea, but a good starting point is around 1 teaspoon (2-2.5 grams) of loose leaf tea per 180-250 ml (6-8 fl oz) of water.

Strain the tea leaves and enjoy your cup.

Ripple’s Signature Brews

Classic Green Tea

The simplicity of Ripple's Classic Green Tea—fresh, unblended, and clean—is celebrated. Each leaf is hand-picked and prepared gently to retain its natural antioxidants and grassy aromas, and they come from the pristine Munnar highlands. The end product has a light golden colour, a subtle earthy scent, and a delicate yet energizing brew. Every sip brings you serenity, clarity, and a sense of oneness with the most pristine aspect of nature. Classic Green Tea is more than just a beverage; it's a meditative ritual in a cup, ideal for gentle contemplation or early morning awakenings.

Mood: Good for a concentrated work session, light meditation, or peaceful mornings. It refreshes without being overpowering and soothes without becoming dull.

Perfect Pairings:

  • Light salads with vinaigrette
  • Steamed vegetables or rice crackers
  • Steamed sweet potato – warm and naturally sweet
  • Green apple slices or a handful of almonds

Simple, soothing, and full of clarity—Classic Green Tea is a timeless brew for the modern mind.

Delicate Whole-Leaf Green Tea

The delicate whole-leaf green tea from Ripple is made for people who value subtlety, smoothness, and perfect balance. This tea, that has a mellow body and subtly nutty undertones, is made from delicate, undamaged leaves that have been cultivated in Munnar's high-altitude gardens.

Each brew is naturally calming, mild on the tongue, and low in bitterness, which makes it the perfect choice for people who want clarity without the intensity.

Mood: Perfect for mid-mornings, creative thinking, or winding down with a book. This is the tea you sip when the world slows down and you want to be fully present.

Perfect Pairings:

  • Lightly salted almonds or cashews
  • Cucumber or carrot sticks with chaat masala
  • Soft cheeses or avocado toast
  • Pear slices or digestive biscuits

Classic Green Tea with Natural Rose Petals and Extracts

Ripple’s Classic Green Tea with Natural Rose Petals and Extracts is a graceful fusion of freshness and fragrance. The gentle bitterness of premium green tea meets the soft floral notes of real rose petals—creating a cup that’s as calming as it is aromatic.

Handpicked from the hills of Munnar and delicately infused, this blend is free from artificial flavouring and celebrates the beauty of balance—earthy, floral, and effortlessly elegant.

Mood: Ideal for mid-day refreshment, post-meal resets, and early mornings. Crisp, light, and energizing, this is the tea to drink when you need a fresh start. When you want to feel rejuvenated and prepared to face the next challenge, sip it.

Perfect Pairings:

  • Gulkand-filled soan papdi or rose peda
  • Nankhatai or elaichi-infused butter cookies
  • Rose-flavoured sandesh or rasgulla
  • Kesar badam barfi or milk cake

Elegant and romantic, this rose-infused green tea isn’t just a drink—it’s a mood.

Green Tea with Natural Lemon

The lively combination of earthy warmth and zesty brightness is found in Ripple's Classic Green Tea with Natural Lemon. The delicate bitterness of carefully chosen green tea is enhanced by the zesty tang of real lemon, making for a deliciously exciting, cleaning, and refreshing beverage.

This blend, which comes from the pure slopes of Munnar and is delicately flavoured without the use of artificial tastes, is your go-to choice when you need clarity and lightness.It's a cup that naturally helps you restore and awaken your senses.

Mood: Perfect for mid-morning clarity, post-workout hydration, or a breezy monsoon break. Crisp, clean, and detox-friendly—sip it when your mind feels foggy or your body needs a gentle nudge of energy.

Perfect Pairings:

  • Aval nanachathu (soaked poha with jaggery and grated coconut)
  • Lemon sevai or lemon poha – light, tangy, and well-matched
  • Tender coconut payasam or elaneer pudding
  • Murukku or light masala pori (puffed rice)

Bright and invigorating, this lemon-kissed green tea is your reset button in a cup.

Green Tea with Natural Ginger

With each sip, Ripple's Classic Green Tea with Natural Ginger offers clarity, warmth, and a subtle sense of strength. This infusion is as grounding as it is invigorating, combining the earthy smoothness of green tea with the fiery vibrancy of fresh ginger.

Long praised for its immune-stimulating and digestive properties, ginger is a soul-soothing treatment for gloomy moods and cold days when paired with delicately processed Munnar green tea.

Mood: Suitable for chilly mornings, post-meal resets, or when your body needs comfort and your mind needs clarity. This blend gives you a gentle lift warming, not overwhelming.

Perfect Pairings:

  • Kappa vevichathu (mashed tapioca) with a sprinkle of salt and coconut oil
  • Dry ginger jaggery balls (chukku bella)
  • Inji mittai (traditional ginger candy)
  • Zucchini or banana bread – moist, mildly sweet bakes to match the tea’s depth
  • Oatmeal cookies with a hint of cinnamon – rustic, homey, and comforting
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Guide to Ripple’s Classic Green Tea Collection: Flavours & Pairings

Guide to Ripple’s Classic Green Tea Collection: Flavours & Pairings

Brew Your Day with Green Tea.

The Kick Starter

Begin your day with lightness and passion. Ripple's Classic Green Tea is the best morning companion because of its mild warmth and fresh, green flavours. It helps you start the day with calm attention by arousing the senses without overpowering them.

Perfect Pairing:

Savour it with a bowl of fresh fruit that is high in natural sugars and hydration, or with multigrain bread that has been drizzled with avocado or honey. The tea's sharpness and mild flavours blend flawlessly to provide a revitalizing, positive start to the day.

Afternoon lift

In between the pressures of the day, take a quiet break. With its delicate infusion of genuine jasmine extracts, Ripple's Jasmine Green Tea provides a fragrant, calming haven that refreshes without causing you to slack off. Its flowery scent balances your energy levels and settles your mind.

Perfect Pairing: Savour the tea with light spring rolls or savoury crackers, which complement its minimal sweetness and provide a filling midday snack without being heavy.

Evening Mate

As the day winds down, let your senses settle into something soft and soothing. Ripple’s Rose Green Tea, delicately blended with natural rose petals and extracts, offers a calming floral embrace—perfect for quiet evenings and reflective moments.

Perfect Pairing:

Sip slowly alongside a slice of vanilla sponge cake or a crisp almond biscotti. The subtle sweetness complements the tea’s gentle floral notes, turning your evening into a peaceful ritual.

Post-Meal Reset

A cup of Ripple's Delicate Whole-Leaf Green Tea might help you regain equilibrium after a filling meal. It has a clean, refreshing aftertaste and is naturally low in bitterness, making it smooth and mellow.

Perfect Pairing: For a light, relaxing mix that refreshes the taste and leaves you feeling refreshed—mind and body—serve with steamed dumplings or fresh pear slices.

 

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