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How to Brew Green Tea - The Correct Method!

how to brew green tea


What is the proper method used to brew green tea?


The preparation technique is just a little bit different to that of the more traditional black tea that you may be used to.

Producing the perfect cup of green tea is a tricky process...if not done properly, the same polyphenols that provide health benefits can ruin the flavour, causing the tea to taste “grassy”.


How do you brew green tea to make it just right? Please tell us about how you prefer your green tea.

how to brew green tea

It is very important not to over-brew the tea. While it is best to follow the instructions given by the manufacturer for each variety of green tea, here are some general rules.

  • Use 1-2 teaspoons of tea per cup, or 1 tea bag
  • Fill a kettle with cold water and bring almost to the boil
  • After this allow the kettle to stand for 3 minutes
  • Pour the heated water over the tea or tea bag, and allow it to ‘steep’ (draw the infusions from the leaves) for 3 minutes
  • If using a tea bag, remove the bag
  • Allow the tea to cool for 3 more minutes
  • The most crucial difference between preparing green tea to black tea is the temperature of the water.

    With black tea, boiling water is used and with green tea, the water should not quite reach boiling point.

    A lot depends on the type of green tea you are making – so read the instructions of the manufacturer.

    Generally, green tea should be made with water between 61 and 87 degrees Centigrade.

    As a rule of thumb, the better the quality of the tea, the lower the water temperature should be.

    how to brew green tea
    Don’t allow tea to steep for too long after you steep it in water.

    Green tea isn’t supposed to be too strong – let it brew for no more than 3 minutes depending upon your personal taste.

    If you do steep the tea for too long, it will taste bitter and astringent.

    The best flavour extraction depends on the water temperature. So choose a variety of teas to try, use cooler water and steep for a couple of minutes, and sip your tea.


    It should be good!


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