Choose green tea type (sencha, sencha/bancha, gyokuro, matcha, jasmine green tea)
Use fresh, filtered water
Heat water to 70–80°C (158–176°F)
Preheat the teapot/cup with hot water, then discard
Use 2–3 g tea per 100–150 ml water (or 1 tsp per cup)
Add tea to the vessel
Pour hot water over the tea
Steep for 1–3 minutes
Strain or pour off immediately after steeping
Taste and adjust: shorter time for bitterness, longer time for stronger flavor
For multiple infusions (optional), re-steep 30–60 seconds longer each time using the same leaves
For matcha (optional), sift matcha and whisk with ~70–80°C water until frothy