Green Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea
Optional additions
Method
Prepare water and tea
Measure and heat water
Measure 1 cup (about 240 ml) of fresh cold water. Heat the water until it reaches 175–185°F (80–85°C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring water to a simmer and remove from heat just before it starts boiling (small bubbles forming).
Prewarm cup or teapot (optional)
Pour a small amount of the hot water into your cup or teapot, swirl, then discard. This helps maintain steeping temperature.
Add tea
Place 1 teaspoon of loose green tea (or 1 green tea bag) into the warmed cup or teapot.
Steeping
Pour the heated water over the tea leaves or tea bag, ensuring the leaves are fully submerged. Cover the cup or pot (use a saucer or lid) to keep heat in.
Steep for 2–3 minutes for a light, delicate flavor. For a slightly stronger cup, steep up to 3.5 minutes. Avoid steeping longer than 4 minutes to prevent bitterness.
If using loose tea, remove the infuser or strain the tea leaves. If using a tea bag, remove the bag. Do not squeeze the bag aggressively (it releases bitter compounds).
Finish and serve
Taste the tea. If desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or another sweetener and stir until dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice for brightness, or garnish with 2–3 fresh mint leaves. Adjust to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy. If making multiple servings, scale ingredients and steeping vessel accordingly.