How to Make Green Tea Using Loose Leaves

Green tea isn’t meant to be bitter.
It’s meant to be a gentle ritual. A pause. A pour. A breath.

At sy’a, we believe that how you steep is just as important as what you sip. And if green tea has ever disappointed you, it may not be the leaf’s fault. It might just be the method.

Let’s rediscover what green tea was always meant to taste like: fresh, floral, and quietly energizing.

The Problem Isn’t the Tea. It’s the Brew.

Many people prepare green tea the same way they brew black tea:

boiling water, long steeps, distracted sips.

But this approach releases excess catechins and tannins, compounds that turn the tea bitter when over extracted¹. And so, one wrong cup leads many to believe green tea itself is harsh or bland.

The truth? Green tea is delicate. And it requires care.

Why Loose Leaf Makes All the Difference

Let’s talk about quality.

Most green tea bag options on the market contain broken bits and fannings, crushed remnants that lack nuance, aroma, and essential oils.

Loose leaf green tea, on the other hand, retains its integrity. The leaves are whole. The flavors are layered. The health benefits are intact.

It’s not just a taste upgrade. It’s an upgrade in experience.

How to Make Green Tea With Loose Leaves

Perfect green tea isn’t complicated. It’s mindful. Here’s how to steep it right:

Heat water to 80–85°C
Boiling water scorches green tea. Let it cool slightly after boiling or stop at the right temperature if using a kettle with a thermometer.
Add 1 tsp of loose leaf green tea per cup
More tea doesn’t mean better flavor. It means imbalance.
Steep for 2–3 minutes
Set a timer. This is not the time to multitask.
Strain and sip slowly
Let the aroma rise. Let the taste settle. Let the ritual restore you.

💡 Tip: If your tea tastes sharp or dry, try cooler water or a shorter steep.

Why Green Tea Deserves a Daily Ritual

Drinking green tea daily supports more than hydration.
It can:

Boost metabolism and support gentle weight balance²
Offer antioxidants that help protect cells from stress and aging³
Encourage mental clarity through theanine, a natural relaxant⁴
Aid digestion and reduce inflammation over time⁵

And when prepared properly, it becomes something you look forward to, not tolerate.

Our Green Tea Experience: Lonjin

We crafted our Lonjin Green Tea with care. Grown in tea gardens and hand selected for purity, it’s our invitation to you to reimagine the green tea ritual.

Its flavor? Clean and round.
Its source? Sustainable, thoughtful, and traceable.
Its purpose? To make green tea a joyful part of your day.

Because at sy’a, it’s not just tea.
It’s how you treat yourself.

The Future of Green Tea

As tea drinkers become more conscious, they’re moving away from convenience and toward experience.

Ritual based, small-batch, loose leaf green tea is the future. And we’re honored to be part of it - not just as a brand, but as curators of daily beauty.