Jul 14 2026
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Green Tea Recipe

Inspired by Ocean Zen
Time10m
Serves2

Traditional Japanese green tea.

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Optional Add-ins

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the Tea Leaves

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and let it cool for about 1 minute. Then add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves to the water.

  3. 3

    Steep the Tea

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

  4. 4

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups, discarding the tea leaves.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey for sweetness and add a lemon slice for a citrusy flavor.

  2. 6

    Serve Hot

    Enjoy the tea hot or let it cool for a refreshing iced green tea option.

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