Brew Green Tea - Small Quantity Better?

by Ron
(United States)

I am new to green tea and want to start drinking it for health. I have been a soda drinker all my life and want to make the transition to green tea for the health benefits.

I am used to sweet tastes so which blend would be the sweetest?

If I wanted to make it in gallon quantities is that advisable? Or is smaller quantities more healthful?

In my search for the best green tea I ran across your website and it looks like I may have found it. Any advice you could give me I would appreciate it.

I know nothing about teas. I was curious if the tea buds or leaves will leave a residue in your cup of tea after you steep it.

Answer:

The best way to make green tea is to use 1-3 grams at a time, infuse them 3 times.

What you need is a kettle, a thermos to keep 24+ ounces of water warm for the next few hours, possible an infuser (or any glass container, even a wine glass will do) - and that's it.

Unless you want to drink iced tea - there is no need to brew gallons at a time.

This article explains the process of making hot green tea...

How To Make Green Tea - Brewing Secrets FAQ Guide

After brewing, it is best you finish drinking it within the next 7 hours - as time goes by the antioxidants oxidize - this means you will detect browning in high quality teas - as they contain lots of antioxidants which get oxidize in the process.

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And yes, this browning effects will usually leave a brown residue in your cup or mug. So whatever you get (cup or infuser), make sure they are easy to clean.

As for sweet taste, you don't have to worry about them when you drink a high grade - those tea buds grown in high mountain. The taste is rich, with a slight sweet aftertaste due to the theanine contents (which is naturally decaffeinating).

After drinking these antioxidant-rich beverage for a while, it will help you remove your sugar cravings.

I hope this helps.

Julian