Change time, temperature or leaf amount to find a green-tea brew that suits you.
Updated 5 October 2026 · Nevisan Tea
Try a shorter steep first
If the cup tastes too bitter or drying, start by reducing the steep time. Strain the tea completely; leaving the leaves in the cup lets the brew keep changing while you drink.
Check temperature and quantity
Follow the temperature on the pack rather than automatically using boiling water. Measure the leaf if possible. A heaped spoon can vary a lot between blends, so it is easy to use more than you intended.
Change one thing
Keep the amount of water the same while you adjust one setting. Once you find a cup you like, note the leaf weight and time. A bitter taste by itself is not evidence of contamination or poor-quality tea.
