Green Tea

[ramasus]

I know drinking green tea has lots of good anti-oxidants in, but when I have tried it, I really can't stand the taste.

You are not supposed to put milk in the one I had, so I drank it black, and it was very bitter. I put some sugar in, and still the taste was not appertising.

Does anyone know of a green tea that actually tastes nice?

[eyeshade]

Try a green tea with jasmine or if you have a look in Wittards in any high street, they sell some good flavours in green tea.

[msemma]

brew it very gently - it stews quickly!

[brawburd]

Whatever it says on the packet, don't use boiling water. Green Tea needs off-the-boil water.

[brawburd]

and Sainsbury's own make Green Tea with lemon is a very mild taste and only lightly flavoured, much more pleasant if you are having problems getting used to it. Just be careful because a lot of the flavoured versions have other additives and sweeteners, which kind of defeats the purpose.

[janetsflower]

just don't brew it so strong - show the cup the tea bag and fish it out quick

[chazza]

Try it with a drop of honey in it. I actually like it with just water but my friends find it bitter and add honey.

Or try the Twinings Green Tea with Orange and Lotus Flower

[parkers]

I don't care how you brew it...
It is the most VILE tasting substance that has ever passed my lips...
I have tried them all - all the ones with fruit added etc..
They smell lovely, but the taste is always the same..
Very Very Wrong...

I'd stick to fruity herbal ones if I were you..

x

[Snowy Owl]

Clipper teas produce a good organic green. Always use the leaves and not a bag, boil the water and let it stand for a minute or two and then use it. You can either put the leaves in a small infuser, or use a coffee percolator. As other replies have stated, it`s best not to make it too strong. The only way that I can drink it is by adding honey, about a teaspoon per mug. I`d also say not to try to drink it too hot, think of it more as a drink that you can sip over the course of half an hour or so...it`s fine as it cools.

It is an aquired taste and don`t be tempted by the ones that have other bits and bobs added, it does defeat the purpose!

[natalie_1982]

I think it varies from brand to brand, I bought a box from M&S a while ago and it tastes and smells like mackeral. It's absolutely vile. However, I do like the various brands green tea that I have tried before.

[valsuey]

I have started drinking Clipper - Dandelion Tea and it is truly vile but I have found it ok if I put a slice of fresh lemon in it.So could work for the Green Tea- give it a whirl!

[alijangra]

A little spot of honey makes all the difference.

[888sally888]

NO - forget Green Tea - have WHITE tea. Its better for you than green and much less bitter.

Go to Waitrose and buy their Organic White Swirling Tea.

Its the best I promise!!

[jump79]

I also bought a box of these and only ever used about 2 teabags. If you really cannot adjust to the taste (like me) just forget it and try something else. I've heard pomegranate juice has a great amount of anti-oxidants (and is drinkable too).

[Bohne]

Have not read all answers, but the Japanese throw away the first brew and drink only the second one.
That way all the bitter stuff has been flushed out.