Green Tea Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Traditional Japanese green tea.

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Optional Additions

Method

Tea Preparation

1

Boil Water

In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat once it reaches boiling point.

2

Add Tea Leaves

Add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves to the hot water. Make sure the leaves are submerged.

3

Steep Tea

Allow the tea to steep for 2-3 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

4

Strain Tea

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into a cup to remove the leaves.

Serving Suggestions

5

Add Optional Ingredients

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

6

Enjoy

Serve the green tea hot and enjoy it as a traditional beverage.