Description
A refreshing and simple brewed green tea recipe that highlights the delicate flavors of green tea leaves. Perfect for a calming beverage, this easy-to-follow method ensures a balanced brew with optional natural sweeteners like honey or lemon for enhanced taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon green tea leaves (per cup)
- 1 cup filtered water
- Optional: honey or lemon to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Teapot or Cup: Rinse your teapot or cup with warm water to warm it up and help maintain the temperature during brewing.
- Add Tea Leaves: Place the green tea leaves in your teapot or an infuser to prepare for brewing.
- Heat Water: Heat filtered water until it reaches approximately 160–180°F (70–80°C), the ideal brewing temperature for green tea.
- Pour Water: Gently pour the hot water over the tea leaves, ensuring they are fully submerged for optimal flavor extraction.
- Steep: Allow the tea leaves to steep for 2 to 3 minutes depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- Strain Tea: Strain the brewed tea into your cup to separate the leaves from the liquid.
- Add Optional Flavorings: Add honey or lemon to taste if desired, then enjoy your freshly brewed green tea slowly.
Notes
- Do not use boiling water as it can make the tea bitter.
- Adjust steeping time depending on personal preference for strength.
- Using filtered water improves the clarity and taste of the tea.
- Honey or lemon add natural sweetness and acidity but are optional.
- Warm the cup to keep tea hot longer.
