Why is my BREWED green tea brown?!


Question: Why is my BREWED green tea brown?
I got some Pi Lo Chun from Adagio, and I know about the whole oxidation thing, and after making a batch of green tea to put into a pitcher (cold brewed overnight) I got the usual, expected golden green color. However, after 24 hours, I'm not sure as to why my steeped green tea has this cloudy, brown layer that forms at the top of the pitcher, Is that oxidation, too?

It also gives the flavor a sharp, kind of astringent -- almost stinging -- bite to it. Is it still safe to drink? Should I only drink the tea in cups like i've been doing before and stick to making oolong and black in batches? What to dooooo?

Answers:

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tea will always turn a brown colour when brewed. perfectly safe and very good for you. if the taste is too strong for you add milk or even honey. green tea only refers to how it is treated green tea has a fresh taste. plus you may have been using white tea that give that golden green colour.

Don't drink it anymore, though it's not very harmful. One of the merit of green tea is its freshness. 24hours exposure to the air has change some of the ingredients. You might find some info here: http://www.amazing-chinese-food.com/gree…

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it is safe to drink, the taste just gets altered when exposed to air. it's better if you drink it within 6 hours I suppose. make a smaller batch next time.

Every tea I've ever seen is brown, regardless of the leaf color.


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