To provide a packaged high-catechin beverage in which a low-caffeine green
tea extract is added. A packaged beverage containing from 0.03 to 1.0 wt
% of non-polymer catechins, in which a low-caffeine green tea extract
obtained by a method of brining a green tea extract into contact with a
91/9 to 97/3 by weight mixture of an organic solvent and water, activated
carbon, and acid clay or activated clay is added.