How to Brew Green Tea

Tea from green tea bags:

• Green tea bags, leaves, or buds (about 1 teaspoon per cup of water)
• Hot water
• Thyme leaves (4-5 leaves)
• Honey
• Lemon juice

Tea from green tea powder:

• 1/2 teaspoon of green tea powder
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1/2 slice of lemon

Green tea with ginger:

• 1 teaspoon (5 g) of green tea leaves (or buds) per cup of water
• Ginger or dried ginger powder (in powder or tablet form)
• Water

Determine the number of green tea cups you want to brew. A general guideline is 1 teaspoon (5 g) of green tea leaves (or buds) per cup of water. The result will be a single cup of brewed tea.

Measure the desired amount of green tea leaves (or buds) and pour them into a tea strainer or infuser.

Pour water into a non-reactive pot or pan (glass or stainless steel) and heat it to 80°C. You can use a candy or jam thermometer to monitor the water temperature. If you don’t have a thermometer, simply ensure the water doesn’t reach boiling point.

Place the tea in the strainer or infuser and set it into an empty cup or mug.

Pour warm water into the cup over the tea leaves.

Steep the tea leaves for about 2-3 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent a bitter taste.

Remove the tea infuser or strainer from the cup.

Allow the tea to cool slightly and savor the perfect cup of green tea.

Complete.

Add green tea powder to water. If brewing more than one cup, you can double, triple,…the amount of tea powder and water accordingly.

Boil the water in a pot. Heat until the green tea powder settles at the bottom.

Strain the green tea into a cup or mug.

Add honey and lemon juice.

Enjoy immediately.

Determine the number of tea cups you want to brew. A general guideline is 1 teaspoon (5 g) of green tea leaves (or buds) per cup of water. The result will be one cup of brewed tea.

Measure the desired amount of green tea leaves. Add ginger or dried ginger powder (in powder or tablet form) and pour into a tea infuser or strainer.

Pour water into a non-reactive pot or pan (glass or stainless steel) and heat it to 80°C. You can use a candy or jam thermometer to monitor the water temperature. If you don’t have a thermometer, simply ensure the water doesn’t reach boiling point.

Place the tea in a strainer or infuser and set it into an empty cup or mug.

Pour warm water into the cup over the tea leaves.

Steep the tea leaves for about 2-3 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent a bitter taste.

Remove the tea infuser or strainer from the cup.

Let the tea cool slightly and enjoy the perfect cup of green tea.

Complete.

• Add honey to enhance the flavor of the drink.
• You can include lemon juice for a better taste.
• It’s recommended to use filtered water, especially if tap water has an odd smell or taste.
• If the tea is too weak, steep the leaves longer until the flavor is perfect.
• If you drink a lot of green tea, consider installing a hot water dispenser in your kitchen. Hot water at the right temperature is ideal for brewing green tea.
• A coffee maker (for brewing multiple cups) or a glass cup (for single servings) can help the tea cool faster and reduce bitterness.
• Some people save time by heating water in a microwave, but tea connoisseurs do not recommend this method.
• Add a teaspoon of sugar if the tea is too bitter.
• To reuse green tea leaves (or buds), simply dip the tea infuser into a cup of ice water immediately after brewing. Depending on the type of tea, you can reuse the leaves or buds at least once more.

• The biggest mistake when brewing green tea is steeping it in water that’s too hot. Green tea, unlike black or white tea, should be steeped in water at around 80-85°C.
• The second major mistake is steeping the tea for too long. Green tea should not be steeped for more than 2-2.5 minutes. White and silver teas require even shorter steeping times, around 1.5 minutes is perfect.