Should I use boiling water to brew green tea?

No, boiling water burns the leaf and releases catechins instantly, making the tea taste like wet cardboard. Always let boiled water sit for 60–90 seconds to cool down to 80–85°C first.

How long should I steep green tea?

Steep for 2–3 minutes at most. Past three minutes, the leaf chemistry shifts and releases astringent tannins. Set a timer and strain the leaves promptly.

Should I squeeze the green tea leaves after brewing?

No, squeezing the leaves releases the bitter, astringent compounds you just avoided. Let them strain naturally instead.

Do I need to add sugar to ZenTea green tea?

Try a sip plain first. Because we use real whole fruit pieces and flowers instead of artificial flavouring oils, the natural sweetness and floral notes are already present. Most people stop adding sugar after their first week.

Brewing Guide

Two minutes. Hot, not boiling.

Learn the simple ZenTea method for hot, iced, and cold brew cups — without bitterness, over-steeping, or guesswork.

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Three ways to brew

Hot, iced, or cold — the leaf works every way.

Hot Brew

Add 1 tsp per 200ml water at 80–85°C
Steep 2–3 minutes
Strain, sip & enjoy

Iced Brew

Brew hot as above
Let cool completely
Pour over ice & enjoy

Cold Brew

Add 1 tsp per 200ml cold water
Refrigerate 2–3 hours
Enjoy with honey or lemon if desired

Per-blend

Each blend has its own sweet spot.

Blend	Water Temp	Steep Time	Best When
Pineapple Green Tea	80°C	2 min	Mid-morning, no sugar
Jasmine Green Tea	75–80°C	2 min	Late afternoon, slowly
Lemon Ginger Green Tea	80–85°C	2–3 min	Early morning, empty-stomach safe
Signature Trio	Per blend	Per blend	Whichever blend the day calls for

Pineapple Green Tea

50 g

₹299

~₹12 per cup · 25 cups

Jasmine Green Tea

50 g

₹315

~₹13 per cup · 25 cups

Lemon Ginger Green Tea

50 g

₹329

~₹13 per cup · 25 cups

Don’t do this

The four common mistakes.

1.
Boiling water. Burns the leaf, releases catechins instantly. The cup tastes like wet cardboard. Always let boiled water sit 60–90 seconds first.
2.
Over-steeping. Past three minutes, the chemistry shifts. The leaf releases tannins that taste astringent. Set a timer. Trust it.
3.
Squeezing the leaves. It feels like you're getting more tea. You're not — you're releasing the bitter compounds you just avoided.
4.
Adding sugar before tasting. Try a sip plain first. The fruit and floral notes are already there. Most people stop adding sugar after the first week.