Green Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Loose Leaf Tea
Optional Add-ins
Method
Loose Leaf Tea
- 1
Measure ingredients
Weigh 2.5 g loose-leaf green tea (about 1 rounded teaspoon depending on leaf size) and measure 250 ml fresh, filtered water for one serving.
- 2
Heat water to the correct temperature
Heat the water until it reaches about 75–80°C (167–176°F). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a near boil then remove from heat and let sit 2–3 minutes to cool to the proper temperature. Avoid using fully boiling water, which can make green tea bitter.
- 3
Warm your vessel
Pour a small amount of the hot water into your teapot or cup to warm it, swirl briefly, then discard that warming water. This helps stabilize temperature during steeping.
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Steep
Steep for 1.5–2.5 minutes depending on the tea type and your taste. Lighter, delicate greens (like gyokuro) often do best at ~1.5–2 minutes; sturdier greens (like some senchas) can be 2–2.5 minutes. Do not exceed ~3 minutes to avoid excessive bitterness.
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Strain and serve
Remove the infuser or strain the leaves from the brewed tea and pour into your cup. Let cool slightly (30–60 seconds) until comfortable to drink.
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Re-steeping (optional)
Many high-quality green teas can be re-steeped 1–2 times. For the second infusion, use water at the same temperature and increase steep time by ~30–45 seconds. Adjust based on flavor.
Optional Add-ins
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Add sweetener or garnish after steeping
If desired, add 1 tsp honey, a slice of lemon, or a fresh mint sprig to the tea after you have strained it. Stir gently to dissolve honey. Taste and adjust—add more honey if you prefer sweeter, or more lemon/mint for extra brightness. Do not add lemon while steeping, as it can accelerate flavor changes.
