Jul 14 2026

Green Tea Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Hot or iced green tea

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Ingredients

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For Hot Green Tea

For Iced Green Tea

Method

Directions for Hot Green Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Place 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves or 1 tea bag in a cup. Once the water is boiling, pour it over the tea and let it steep for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Sweetener

    If desired, add honey or sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Add a slice of lemon for added flavor.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Enjoy your hot green tea!

Directions for Iced Green Tea

  1. 6

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 7

    Steep Tea

    Place 4 teaspoons of green tea leaves or 2 tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Once the water is boiling, pour it over the tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.

  3. 8

    Strain Tea

    If using loose leaves, strain the tea into another pitcher to remove the leaves.

  4. 9

    Cool Tea

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

  5. 10

    Serve with Ice

    Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and add honey or sugar to taste. Stir well.

  6. 11

    Garnish

    Add fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon for garnish, if desired.

  7. 12

    Enjoy

    Enjoy your refreshing iced green tea!

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