PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a non-epimeric catechin and to obtain a non-epimeric catechin using the same. SOLUTION: At the stage of putting green tea leaves in a container, after sealing the container, the air in the container is circulated to raise the temperature of the air, and the temperature of 160 ° C. or higher is 5 to 30 minutes. Provided are a method for obtaining non-epimeric catechins including a step of leaving leaves and a non-epimeric catechin obtained by the above-mentioned acquisition method. [Selection diagram] None【課題】本発明は非エピ体カテキンの収得方法およびそれを用いて収得した非エピ体カテキンに関する。【解決手段】容器内に緑茶葉を入れる段階と、前記容器を密閉した後、前記容器内の空気を循環させて前記空気の温度を高め、１６０℃以上の温度で５分～３０分間前記緑茶葉を放置する段階とを含む非エピ体カテキンの収得方法および前記収得方法により収得した非エピ体カテキンを提供する。【選択図】なし
