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  1. #1
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    Jan 2012
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    Thanks for the reply Jessiebean, I will give it a shot with brewing for a shorter time and see how it goes

  2. #2
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    Dec 2007
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    Green tea needs about 1-3 minutes to steep properly. Any longer and the flavour will be off.
    I would also check the temp of the water you are using. for green tea, you want 60-75 degree water, anything hotter than that and you will get the metalic and bitter from the tannins in the leaf.

    Hope that helps

  3. #3
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    Jun 2005
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    Yep, don't use fresh boiled water. Wait a little for it to cool a bit and then don't steep it for longer than 3 minutes.