Tetley Super Green Mango and Pineapple (80C)

The recipe

Exact quantities, then the method.

Tetley Super Green Mango and Pineapple is the gentle way into green tea: the mango and pineapple soften the green base, so it comes out sweet and tropical rather than grassy or sharp. That makes it a good one if straight green tea has always tasted too astringent to you.

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It only asks for one thing, water that is not boiling. Green leaf scorches at a full 100C and turns bitter, which would bury the fruit, so let the water cool a little below boiling before pouring.

4 min Serves 1 Easy Green Tea Recipes

You'll need

1 tea bag of Tetley Super Green Mango and Pineapple
200ml freshly boiled water, cooled to about 80C (check with a thermometer)
Optional: a little honey

Method

Boil the kettle, then let it ease down to around 80C for the Super Green mango and pineapple; a thermometer or a heat setting on the kettle shows when.
Add a bag to your mug and pour over 200ml of the cooled water.
Steep two to three minutes, then lift the bag out without pressing it.
The fruit brings its own sweetness, so it is ready to drink, with a little honey only if you want more.

What you'll end up with: A soft, sweet, tropical green cup, mango and pineapple over a clean base with no bitter edge.

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