Ito En (Oi Ocha) Japanese Green Tea 16.9-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)


The original Oi Ocha sold in Japan5

Nothing against the prior reviewer who does not believe this is the original Oi Ocha but I must say though...as a repeat buyer both of these 16.9 oz. bottles from Amazon as well as 2 liter imports straight from Japan the two are identical. Every now and then I feel like having the stronger Oi Ocha Koi Aji (not sold by Amazon as of the time of this review) so I'm familiar with it as well. I've uploaded three photos comparing the packaging as well as closeups of exactly 1.0 fl. oz. of each. (The prior reviewer's pic has ice no listed amount and appears to be far darker than the Koi Aji he believes it is.) Hopefully this will help folks decide for themselves...as for me I'll just keep on drinking my favorite beverage.



On to the actual review...for informational purposes most of the bottled "green tea" sold in the US is nothing like real green tea. It's essentially tea-flavored kool-aid with ingredients that have no business being there. Do not expect Oi Ocha to taste anything like these beverages and you won't be disappointed.



Mellow and ever-so-slightly nutty Oi Ocha's flavor is delicate subtle and amazingly refreshing. Drink it as cold as possible and store unused portions in the refrigerator after opening. (Left out and oxidized it turns dark and the taste goes bad. I have a theory that this is what the prior reviewer may have inadvertently done.) It doesn't have a single calorie and contains 120% of your daily value of vitamin C per serving but I don't drink it because it happens to be healthy...I drink it because it tastes so very very good. Oi Ocha is the best.More detail ...

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