Why doesn't my green tea come out green, can someone tell me how to brew it the proper way?

Answer 1

Water should be about 170ºF, less than boiling, and actually a bit cooler than for regular brewed tea, which is best at 185ºF.

It's not a bright green like Kool-Aid, just a sheer tan w/ a hint of green to it. I htink some of the bottled jars of green tea have food color in them, so don't compare your hot tea to that.

Answer 2

It must be the brand you're using.
And from what I know (I'm not a green tea drinker so I don't know much) it isn't supposed to be bright green. It should just have a green/brown tint to it.
But like I said, I'm no expert on green tea.
The only thing I can suggest is for you to try a new brand and just follow the directions.

Good luck -Corbyn

Answer 3

steep, don't brew, it kills the antioxidents. If you use bags and don't have a steeper, drop a bag in a tea or coffee cup, add 6 oz of boiling water for every bag, cover with a plate, wait five minutes, your tea should be green, if it's not, buy another brand. You steep white tea the same way and it has more antioxidants and a mellower taste.

Answer 4

You did not say what the brand was.. are you sure it is green tea? You brew your tea for about five min. Do this in a teapot with a tea cozy on it to keep it hot. Mine has a hue of green when its done. A good brand in Bigelow or Celestial.

Answer 5

well, technically, green tea is not actually a noticable green. It is a nice dark green with hints of brown. You might need to change to a green tea imported from Japan to get the authentic look and flavor.

Answer 6

put it in a teapot, add boiling water, put the cover on the
pot and let it sit (steep) for about a half hour -- then pour
(add cream if it suits your fancy)

Answer 7

I think green means unprocessed

Answer 8

you may be letting it steep too long. It also can be a result of cheep tea.