Preparing green tea: the rules to know

How to properly prepare green tea?

Green tea is an excellent beverage, but if you want to best enjoy its flavors and virtues, it's important to know how to prepare it correctly. The preparation follows different rules, especially since there is a wide variety of different teas. To succeed in preparing your green tea, discover in this guide how to perfectly infuse green tea.

How to prepare Chinese green tea?

Chinese green tea is the oldest but also the most natural. Its typical flavor seduces the whole world, but to enjoy its exceptional taste, learn today how to prepare it properly! It indeed requires special preparation. Traditionally, Chinese green tea is prepared in a clay teapot. You should be careful to reserve a teapot for each type of tea because flavors impregnate the cast iron and can alter the taste if you switch from black tea to green tea, for example. A good green tea also depends on the quality of the water: prefer low-mineralized spring water. Then, avoid burning the tea with too high a temperature. If you have a kettle with a thermostat, now is the time to use it. Ideally, the temperature should not exceed 70°C. Pay attention to the steeping time, which will vary depending on the amount of tea. These indications are provided on your tea bag: be attentive to them. If you're wondering how to prepare Japanese green tea, the method is essentially the same. Depending on the type of tea, however, you will need to adjust the temperature and steeping time by following the recommendations specified on the package.

How to prepare mint green tea?

Mint green tea for welcoming guests or ending a meal is an ancestral ritual in North African cultures. But how do you prepare Moroccan green tea in the best way? The typical tea is prepared with real fresh mint leaves and gunpowder green tea. Let it steep in your teapot by adding hot water and sugar. Moroccan tea is ideally enjoyed in small glasses rather than cups. The secret of this famous preparation also lies in how it's served. It's advisable to hold the teapot half a meter above your glass: this isn't for show, but to allow a layer of foam to appear on the surface. You're now ready to concoct a delicious mint green tea according to tradition!

How to prepare powdered green tea?

Still little known in France, matcha tea comes straight from Japan and offers a multitude of benefits. It is characterized by its presentation in the form of a very fine green powder. If you're used to steeping tea leaves, you're probably wondering how to prepare matcha green tea? Follow our advice! Place a small amount of tea powder at the bottom of a bowl and add hot water. Be careful with the water temperature to avoid cooking the powder: ideally, it should be between 70°C and 80°C. You then need to whisk the mixture until it becomes frothy. To achieve this, we recommend investing in a chasen, a small bamboo whisk specially designed for preparing matcha. Your tea is then ready for tasting!