How to Brew Green Tea

There are few things better than a refreshing cup of green tea — one sip and you'll see.

People have been brewing green tea for centuries, and the process has remained roughly the same since — a short steep and hot (not boiling) water does the trick every time.

Bring eight ounces of water per desired serving to between 170-175 °F. While you wait for your water to heat, measure two teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot, tea bag, or infuser. Once your water has heated, pour it over your tea leaves, allowing it to steep for roughly two minutes, adjusting to your tastes.

Note that steep lengths with tea are, by and large, personal preference — however, many green teas tend to develop slightly astringent flavors if steeped for too long or at too hot of a temperature.

Once your tea is simply perfect, discard the used leaves. Add any sweeteners you'd like — we tend to prefer agave nectar or local honey with green tea — and enjoy!

Note that steep lengths with tea are, by and large, personal preference; however, many green teas tend to develop slightly astringent flavors if steeped for too long or at too hot of a temperature. In other words, try the "standard" first and tweak it to your tastes from there!