PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing a green tea extract that has its turbidity suppressed, and contains high-purity nonpolymeric catechins.SOLUTION: A method for producing a green tea extract includes putting tea leaves and water into an agitation device having an agitation vessel and an agitation blade, and conducting agitation and extraction under the condition that the tip speed of the agitation blade is 50-200 m/min.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPO&INPIT【課題】濁りが抑制され、かつ非重合体カテキン類の純度の高い緑茶抽出物の製造方法を提供すること。【解決手段】撹拌槽と撹拌翼とを備える撹拌装置内に茶葉と水を仕込み、撹拌翼の先端速度が50~200m/分の条件で撹拌抽出する、緑茶抽出物の製造方法。【選択図】なし