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How long should you steep green tea?

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05/12/25 5:21pm
Steep most green teas for about 2-3 minutes, though varieties like sencha, hojicha, and Longjing may be steeped for longer. A shorter steep time gives a milder flavor, while a longer steep time, like more than 4-5 minutes, gives a deeper, stronger, more bitter flavor that many enjoy. Instead of boiling your water, heat it to about 80°C (176°F) for best results.
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05/12/25 5:23pm
Steep green teas anywhere from 3 to 7 minutes. Green tea is considered a lighter tea on the spectrum, so it generally needs a longer steep time, but it depends on the quality and the variety of the tea.
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