Jul 13 2026

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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Tea Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves or 1 tea bag.

  3. 3

    Steep the Tea

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

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    If using loose leaves, strain the tea into a cup. If using a tea bag, simply remove the bag.

Flavoring the Tea

  1. 5

    Sweeten (Optional)

    If desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar to the tea and stir well.

  2. 6

    Add Lemon (Optional)

    Squeeze in a slice of lemon for added flavor, or drop the slice directly into the cup.

  3. 7

    Garnish (Optional)

    Add 2 mint leaves to the top of the tea for a refreshing touch.

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