Green Tea Recipe

Time10m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Heat water
Measure 2 cups (about 475 ml) of fresh filtered water. Heat the water until it reaches between 160°F and 180°F (70–80°C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring water to a gentle simmer and remove from heat immediately — do not let it come to a rolling boil.
2
Preheat teapot or cup
Pour a small amount of the hot water into your teapot or cup, swirl to warm the vessel, then discard that water. This helps keep infusion temperature steady.
3
Steep tea
Place 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf green tea (or 2 standard tea bags) into the teapot or cup. Pour the heated water over the tea. Steep for 1.5 to 3 minutes depending on desired strength and type of green tea: 1.5–2 minutes for delicate Japanese sencha/gyokuro, 2–3 minutes for Chinese gunpowder/longjing. Avoid oversteeping to prevent bitterness.
4
Remove leaves
After the chosen steep time, immediately remove the tea leaves or tea bags to stop extraction. If using loose leaves in a teapot, pour the tea through a fine strainer into cups.
5
Adjust and serve
Taste the tea. If desired, add up to 1 teaspoon of honey (or other sweetener) and a squeeze of lemon to taste. Stir gently and serve warm. Optionally let cool and serve over ice for iced green tea.
6
Second infusion (optional)
High-quality loose green tea leaves can be steeped again. For a second infusion, use water at the same temperature and steep for an additional 30–60 seconds longer than the first infusion, then pour and enjoy.