Why green tea should not be boiled?

Why green tea should not be boiled?

Because green tea leaves are not oxidised like black leaves, you should never use boiling water as it will scorch the leaves and you'll miss out on the tea's full flavour profile.

How long should you steep green tea for health benefits?

two to four minutesSteeping for two to four minutes is enough to give you all of the health benefits of green tea. It's better to steep at a lower temp for a longer amount of time than to try and force the essence out of the leaves using higher temperatures. Higher temperatures make for a bitter brew.

How many times brew green tea?

Green tea leaves can be steeped again, usually 2 to 3 times, depending on the tea, at the same or a slightly hotter water temperature than what was used for the initial steeping. (Japanese teas are often re-steeped in cooler water!)

Can you over brew green tea?

You should never over-brew green tea leaves, because even the highest quality leaves will taste bad If you don't brew them properly. They will almost always become very bitter, astringent and unpleasant to drink. However, over-brewing has certain benefits too.