How to Brew Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose Loose Leaf Tea
By Mayde Tea Australia | Organic tea, latte powders & brewing | Published: 2026-10-22
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the best water temperature, steeping time, and leaf ratio for Mayde Tea's Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose blend. Avoid bitterness and bring out the floral notes.
Quick answer
Brew Mayde Tea's Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose blend at 160–170°F (71–77°C) for 2–3 minutes using 1 teaspoon of leaves per 8 oz water. This keeps the green tea smooth and lets the jasmine and rose shine without bitterness.
Why water temperature matters for this blend
Green sencha is delicate. Boiling water will scorch the leaves, releasing too many tannins and making the tea bitter and astringent. The jasmine and rose petals are also heat-sensitive — too hot and their floral notes turn flat or stewed. Keeping the water below 170°F preserves the sweet, grassy character of the sencha and the light perfume of the botanicals.
Choosing your brewing vessel
A small teapot or a mug with a fine-mesh infuser works best. The leaves need room to unfurl, so avoid overstuffing a tiny tea ball. A glass or ceramic vessel lets you watch the leaves open and the water take on a pale golden-green tint, which is part of the experience. Metal infusers are fine as long as they aren't too cramped.
Step-by-step brewing guide
- 1. Heat the water: Bring fresh filtered water to a boil, then let it cool for 60–90 seconds until it reaches 160–170°F (71–77°C). If you don't have a thermometer, the water should have small bubbles at the bottom but not a full rolling boil. Common mistake: pouring boiling water directly onto green sencha. That kills the flavor and makes the tea bitter.
- 2. Measure the leaves: Use 1 heaped teaspoon (about 2–3 grams) of Mayde Tea Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose per 8 oz (240 ml) of water. For a stronger cup, add more leaves — not more steeping time. Checkpoint: oversteeping is the fastest way to ruin this blend. Stick to the leaf amount and adjust next time if needed.
- 3. Steep and enjoy: Pour the hot water over the leaves and steep for exactly 2 minutes. Taste at 2 minutes; if you prefer a stronger floral note, steep up to 3 minutes total. Strain or remove the infuser immediately to stop extraction. Common mistake: leaving the leaves in while you sip. That continues steeping and turns the tea bitter. Remove them as soon as the timer goes off.
About this tea
- Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose - Loose Leaf Tea: This energising marriage of fine green tea and botanicals is rich in antioxidants. Sencha is a smooth, sweet and delicate Japanese green tea. The antioxidants come from the green tea base, so proper brewing (not too hot, not too long) preserves those compounds and the smooth mouthfeel that makes this blend an easy all-day choice.
Green Sencha, Jasmine and Rose - Loose Leaf Tea
