A practical introduction to choosing, brewing and storing green tea, with a starting point in the Nevisan collection.
Updated 5 October 2026 · Nevisan Tea
Choose the kind of cup you want
Plain green tea makes it easy to taste the leaf itself. Blends add mint, flowers, citrus or spice. Both can be enjoyable. Read the ingredient list so the product matches the flavour you expect.
Make the first brew simple
Use the amount, temperature and time on the pack. A strainer, cup and timer are enough. Pour the finished tea away from the leaves, and taste it before adding milk or sweetener. If it is too strong, shorten the next brew or use less leaf.
Compare the pack, not the slogan
Look at net weight, dates, origin and seller details. Ask for evidence if a certification is important to your decision. Terms such as natural and premium are not substitutes for that information.
Find a tea you want to repeat
Start with Organic Green Tea for a grassy cup, Spearmint for mint or GABA Oolong for a toastier option. Keep the pouch sealed between brews. Green and oolong teas contain caffeine, so consider when you drink them as well as how they taste.
