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Jasmine Green Tea Ito-en Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Tea

2 tsp good-quality jasmine green tea leaves (loose)12 oz hot water (just below boiling, about 80°C / 175°F)

Sweetener (optional)

1 tsp honey or simple syrup1 tsp granulated sugar

Finish / Garnish

1 cup ice (if serving cold)1 to taste fresh jasmine blossoms or a thin lemon slice (optional garnish)

Method

Tea

Heat water

Bring fresh cold water to just below boiling (about 80°C / 175°F). If you don't have a thermometer, pull the kettle off heat once it reaches a steady stream and tiny bubbles start forming but before a full rolling boil.

Measure tea

Place 2 tsp of jasmine green tea leaves per 12 oz (about 350 ml) serving into a teapot or infuser. If using a strong-flavored tea or personal preference for stronger brew, increase to 2.5 tsp.

Steep

Pour the hot water over the leaves and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Steep 2 minutes for a lighter, floral cup; up to 3 minutes for more body. Avoid steeping longer than 3 minutes to prevent bitterness.

Strain

Remove or strain the leaves promptly into a cup or heatproof pitcher to stop extraction.

Sweetener (optional)

If you want a sweetened drink, stir 1 tsp honey or simple syrup (or 1 tsp granulated sugar) into the hot tea until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness: add another 1/2 tsp if desired.

Finish / Garnish

For a hot serving: pour into a warmed teacup and garnish with a jasmine blossom or a thin lemon slice if desired.

For an iced serving: let the brewed tea cool to room temperature (10–15 minutes), then fill a glass with about 1 cup of ice and pour the tea over the ice. Garnish as desired. If making iced tea ahead, cool completely and refrigerate, then serve over ice.