Tea Guides · Green tea
In short
- Choose whole leaves, not dust.
- Look for fresh green colour and a sweet, grassy smell.
- Brew at about 80°C for 2–3 minutes to avoid bitterness.
Green tea is popular across Nepal, but quality varies widely. Here is how to choose a good one.
1. Look at the leaf
Whole or large broken leaves mean better quality. Dust and powder brew quickly but taste flat and bitter.
2. Check the colour
Good green tea leaves are fresh green or olive. Brown or dull leaves are old.
3. Smell it
Fresh green tea smells grassy, sweet or nutty. A dusty or stale smell means it has lost its freshness.
4. Ask about the harvest
Spring (first flush) green tea is the most delicate. Learn more in First Flush, Second Flush.
5. Brew it right
Most “bitter green tea” is brewed too hot. Use water at about 80°C (let boiled water rest 2–3 minutes) and steep for 2–3 minutes. See our loose-leaf brewing guide.
Our green teas
Try Emerald Mist • Heritage Blend for daily drinking, or the Grand Reserve for a special cup.