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Brewing Twinings Metabolism Green Tea (Without the Bitterness)

How to brew Twinings Metabolism green tea: water off the boil at around 80C, a short steep, and no squeezing the bag.

  • Prep 5 min
  • Makes 1 cup
  • Easy
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At a glance Updated 21 Feb 2026
Twinings Metabolism, 20 Tea Bags 40g, Fruit and Herbal Tea, R. Twining and Company Limited. Sold by Teas.co.uk.
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Made withTwinings Metabolism, 20 Tea Bags 40g
The recipe

Exact quantities, then the method.

Getting this right comes down to the water: let the kettle stand a moment so it is off the boil before it hits the leaf. Green Tea turns bitter if you scald it, so around 80C and a short two to three minute steep keep Twinings Metabolism fresh and lightly citrussy.

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Makes one cup. Do not squeeze the bag, and add a slice of lemon if you fancy it.

⏱ 5 min 🍽 Makes 1 cup 📊 Easy 📚 Green Tea Recipes

You'll need

  • 1 tea bag of Twinings Metabolism
  • 200ml freshly boiled water, cooled for about a minute (around 80C)
  • A slice of lemon, to taste (optional)

Method

  1. Boil the kettle, then let it stand for about a minute so the water drops to around 80C.
  2. Pop the bag into your cup and pour the water over.
  3. Steep for 2 to 3 minutes, no longer, to keep its flavour gentle.
  4. Lift the bag out without squeezing it, then add a slice of lemon if you like.
  5. If it comes out grassy or sharp, shorten the next steep rather than reaching for sugar.
What you'll end up with: A clean, fresh green tea with a light citrus lift and no bitterness, brewed just right.

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