{"product_id":"loose-leaf-green-tea","title":"Loose Leaf Green Tea – Dried Tea Leaves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose Leaf Green Tea – Dried Tea Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake room for a simple tea ritual with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose Leaf Green Tea from The Island Gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether you are enjoying a quiet morning or taking a break from the garden, a freshly brewed cup offers a moment to slow down and savor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it warm or over ice, and adjust each infusion to your preferred strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen tea can offer grassy, vegetal, nutty or gently toasted notes, depending on its variety and processing. Brewing with moderately hot water and a short steep helps keep the flavor balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it plain or add a little honey or lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Tea Brewing Directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor one cup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 teaspoon of leaves—approximately 2 grams—in a tea infuser or teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Larger, loosely curled leaves may require more volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 fl oz \/ 240 mL of water at approximately 175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then taste. Allow up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if you prefer a stronger cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain completely and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese directions are a starting guide. Follow any variety-specific instructions on your package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If your tea tastes bitter, try cooler water or a shorter steep rather than adding more sweetener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor one serving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 teaspoons of leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ cup of water at approximately 175°F \/ 80°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfuse for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ cup of cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pour over ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweeten while warm if desired. Refrigerate prepared tea promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan You Brew the Leaves Again?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany loose leaf green teas can be infused more than once. Rebrew the leaves during the same tea session, adjusting the steeping time to taste. Later infusions may have a lighter flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, moisture and strong odors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a clean, dry spoon and reseal after each use. Follow the package’s best-before date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose leaf green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Camellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried loose leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally contains caffeine; amount varies with the tea and brewing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy hot or iced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in leaf size, shape and color are normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy your next cup with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes green tea contain caffeine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Green tea naturally contains caffeine. The amount depends on the leaves, serving size and brewing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs green tea an herbal tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Green tea comes from Camellia sinensis, the same species used to make black, white and oolong teas. Peppermint and lavender infusions are herbal teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does my green tea taste bitter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater that is too hot or an overly long steep can produce bitterness. Try approximately 175°F \/ 80°C water and a two-minute infusion, then adjust to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I make iced green tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Brew a concentrated infusion, strain, dilute with cold water and serve over ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this matcha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This listing is for loose tea leaves that are steeped and strained. Matcha is powdered tea whisked into water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I store green tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, moisture and strong odors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48317194961085,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48317194993853,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/loose-leaf-green-tea-the-island-gardeners.png?v=1791647296","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/loose-leaf-green-tea","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}