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Green Tea

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  • 22-08-2014 3:33pm
    #1
    nunn351
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭


    I like drinking green tea for the reasons to drink it .
    But find it very bitter and bland

    What could I out through it to sweeten it up . ?


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    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Heat the water to 75°c or less, any higher and the leaves will burn and be bitter.


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    nunn351
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭nunn351


    Thanks for the tip

    I used always drink green tea from the boiling kettle , but notice a difference using lukewarm water


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    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,939 ✭✭✭Bigus


    A slice of lemon and spoon of honey occasionally , is nice


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    Last_Minute
    Closed Accounts Posts: 177 ✭✭Last_Minute


    Lemon or honey.


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    lokii
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭lokii


    Hi nunn351,
    To get the nice flavours you need good quality, loose green tea prepared with water below 80°C and not left to steep for more than a couple of minutes.

    The thing about green tea is that it will taste bitter if you add sweeteners or drink it while eating something sweet.
    To bring out the flavours you need to leave out all sugars and have it alone or with light, salty food (e.g. light salty crackers).


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    nunn351
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭nunn351


    Theres another mistake I was making cos , I normally leave the bag in the mug , and re-fill with water a 2nd time around .

    will try out those tips :)


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    sarkozy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭sarkozy


    You might be interested in green rooibos tea. Tick Tock, a well-known South African brand, processes rooibos in such a way that it tastes quite like green tea. I like rooibos, and this could be a nice alternative for you.


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    nunn351
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭nunn351


    Got a new Herbal tea now from an Amway supplier and its called Body Key .

    Anyone know this one


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    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    Does anyone know if making green tea with hotter/boiling water will release more caffeine/theanine/antioxidants from it?

    I drink green tea mainly for the caffeine and theanine


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    Riverireland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭Riverireland


    Great tip re the temperature, huge difference in taste, thanks!


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    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Undeadfred wrote: »
    Does anyone know if making green tea with hotter/boiling water will release more caffeine/theanine/antioxidants from it?

    I drink green tea mainly for the caffeine and theanine

    Probably not, I just take l-theanine capsules with my morning coffee to get the same effect.


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    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    PPC wrote: »
    Probably not, I just take l-theanine capsules with my morning coffee to get the same effect.

    same, except I take it in the afternoon with my coffee. I feel the effects of coffee far more a couple hours after I wake up. Works wonders for productivity!


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    rachiedee4298
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭rachiedee4298


    I am addicted to green tea with lemon - try the clipper brand, it has the nicest flavour.
    I've tried the ones in Lidl ..not so good


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