Jul 14 2026
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Green Tea Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Green Tea Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Additions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Green Tea Leaves

    Once the water has boiled, remove the pot from heat and add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves.

  3. 3

    Steep the Tea

    Cover the pot and let the tea leaves steep for 2-3 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  4. 4

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a cup, discarding the tea leaves.

  5. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey and/or 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for added flavor.

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