Description
A simple, soothing cup of green tea with notes of grass, sweetness, and calm. Brewed gently for pure, balanced flavor — perfect hot, iced, or cold-steeped.
Ingredients
1 tsp loose green tea leaves or 1 green tea bag
6 oz (about ¾ cup) filtered water
Optional sweetener (honey or maple syrup)
Instructions
1. Heat water to 80–85°C (176–185°F), just before boiling. If it boils, let it cool for 1 minute.
2. Pour hot water into a mug or teapot.
3. Add tea leaves or bag, allowing room for the leaves to expand.
4. Let steep for about 3 minutes. Taste after 1 minute and every 30 seconds until preferred strength.
5. Remove tea leaves or bag. Add sweetener if desired, then serve hot or cool for iced tea.
Notes
Steeping too long or using boiling water can make tea bitter.
Use larger infusers for better leaf expansion.
Sweeteners or fruit add-ins enhance the flavor.
Leaves can be reused up to 3 times for evolving taste.
Cold brew option: steep in cold water for 3–10 hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drinks Recipes
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 1
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 9
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0