How to Make a Not Bitter Green Tea

Green tea
@thelme55 (76556)
Germany
November 24, 2020 9:43am CST
This discussion is inspired by our fellow Mylotter Notlilie. She was writing about the green tea rice that I got an idea of what to write today. I love green tea in many ways. I love drinking bitter green tea as I love bitter drinks. If you want to drink this healthy tea but turned off because of its bitter taste, you should know how to do it. To make a NOT bitter green tea, 1. Do not immediately put boiling water on your green tea mug. Wait for a minute or 2 before putting the hot water in the cup or mug with a green tea bag. 2. Do not allow the green tea bag longer than 3 minutes in your tea mug. Get it out or else it will get bitter. 3. You don´t have to throw away your used green tea bag as you can use it for the second time. The tea mug in the photo is exactly for a 3-minute green tea which is not bitter. If the 3 minutes is still bitter for your taste, you can reduce the time to 2 minutes. I love my green tea bitter and so I let the green tea bag for 5 minutes in my tea mug. I hope this will help you for trying a healthy drink. Thanks for reading. Have a nice day/evening.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
24 Nov 20
I don't drink green tea as there is too much vitamin K in it
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
24 Nov 20
@thelme55 Yes, and I am on blood thinner, that's why I can't drink it
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
@marlina I see. Thanks for the info.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
Really? I didn´t know that. thanks for the info @marlina
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@shaggin (71681)
• United States
24 Nov 20
Do you add sugar or anything I was figuring that would take the bitterness away.
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@shaggin (71681)
• United States
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 I add sugar and honey to my iced tea I make
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
No, I don´t add sugar or honey but you can do that if you want to. Honey is the best for adding to green tea.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
@shaggin I am sure it tasted sweet.
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@much2say (53940)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Nov 20
I do not mind bitter green tea either. In fact my parents often say the green tea available here is not bitter enough (they like "real" Japanese green tea).
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@much2say (53940)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Nov 20
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
I think I will try Japanese green tea now that you mentioned it. Thanks @much2say
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@LadyDuck (460909)
• Switzerland
24 Nov 20
I am sure your tea is good and your tips useful for those who like tea... I only drink coffee.
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@LadyDuck (460909)
• Switzerland
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 My husband drinks tea in the afternoon in winter, but not green tea, usually the Black Tea and he wants it made with whole leaves, no sachets.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
I see. I know that you only drink coffee. Coffee is also good. Thanks @LadyDuck
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
@LadyDuck With whole leaves? It must be expensive. I have not seen whole tea leaves here. does he drink it with fresh milk?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
24 Nov 20
I never noticed that my green tea may or may not have been bitter. I love it.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
That is good @DianneN. Thank you.
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@JudyEv (327187)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Nov 20
That will be very useful advice for those who like green tea. I don't have it often but I'll remember your words. I don't like it bitter.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
Thank you very much for your nice comment @JudyEv
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@snowy22315 (171496)
• United States
25 Nov 20
I don't have a problem with green tea being bitter, but it often seems to be weak when I make it. Not really a fan of it, unless I have it in a Chinese restaurant.
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@snowy22315 (171496)
• United States
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 Not sure what kind they serve here vut it is good.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
I always have Jasmine tea when eating out in a Chinese restaurant. Delicious. Thanks @snowy22315
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
25 Nov 20
I do not drink green tea but this is nice to know for future use
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
26 Nov 20
@thelme55 welcome. This might come handy in the future
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
I see. Thank you for the info @rakski
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• Midland, Michigan
25 Nov 20
I would just add a little non sugar too give it a taste of sweet. I've had green tea many times but the American version.
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• Midland, Michigan
26 Nov 20
@thelme55 I will see if I have any for a photo and maybe the ingredients. I think it must be milder because I don't consider it bitter even with boiling water.
• Midland, Michigan
27 Nov 20
@thelme55 there are different brands here but there all supposed to be made with green tea leaves. Maybe some are more butter than others. When I was young my grandmother kept us have some but it was weak and she added a lot of milk.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
what is the American version of green tea? Thanks @MarshaMusselman
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@Hannihar (129776)
• Israel
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 Thank you for that. I do not drink tea anymore. It just stopped agreeing with me. I like to drink hot water. I hope you enjoy it.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
I see. Water is also good. Thank you @Hannihar
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@Hannihar (129776)
• Israel
26 Nov 20
@thelme55 Yes hot water is good.
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@LindaOHio (159204)
• United States
24 Nov 20
I've never had green tea.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
Would you like to try inking ren tea? Thanks @LindaOHio
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@LindaOHio (159204)
• United States
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 I will some day.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
25 Nov 20
what an awesome set of suggestions. I am going to try it!
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
Thank you very much @DocAndersen. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
26 Nov 20
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@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
24 Nov 20
I like green tea, but it often happens that I leave it for 15-20 minutes, because I forget about it and it becomes bitteeeeeer.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
That´s too much bitterness @Nevena83. I always put the timer on so that I will not forget. Thanks.
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
26 Nov 20
I love green tea too. I used to drink it as plain as it is but lately I have dry throats that I would usually need to mix a little honey.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
26 Nov 20
That´s good that you love green tea @jdbces Adding honey to your green tea makes it more delicious and healthy. Thank you.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
1 Dec 20
@jdbces You are welcome. Have a nice day to you, too.
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
29 Nov 20
@thelme55 Thank you. Have a nice day.
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@TheHorse (207749)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Nov 20
I have never been bothered by "bitterness" in green tea. It soothes my stomach when I have been challenging said stomach. But I will try what you have suggested.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
26 Nov 20
Green tea is my go-to tea when I have an upset stomach besides drinking peppermint tea. Thank you @TheHorse
@just4him (309165)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Nov 20
If it's bitter, I add a little sweetener, sugar, or honey.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
Yes, that is the solution @just4him. I prefer to add honey to my bitter green tea. Thank you.
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
24 Nov 20
It seems good. I will give it a shot. Thank you for sharing.
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
27 Nov 20
@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
It is good and healthy @shubhu3. Thank you.
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28 Nov 20
Thank you for the green-tea idea. It must be very refreshing.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
1 Dec 20
You are very welcome @everwonderwhy. Do you drink green tea?
• Philippines
25 Nov 20
I am a huge fan of green tea. My day isn't complete without drinking a cup or two.
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
25 Nov 20
That is good @freelancermariagrace. Thank you.
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• India
24 Nov 20
Enjoy green tea
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@thelme55 (76556)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
Thank you @piyushbhatia1
• India
25 Nov 20
@thelme55 welcome
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