The origins of Japanese tea-drinking?

[Nyororin]

Originally Posted by annelie82

Ah, I see. What's present-day tea consumption in Japan like, then? Is green tea still the predominant type, or do Japanese people drink black (roasted) tea as well?

~annelie

Green tea is definitely the norm - although there are several different types of green tea.
Wheat tea is also really popular in the summer.