Ooty Green Tea | Nilgiris Special Green Tea – Long Leaf 250g (8.8 oz)

A typical cup of green tea contains approximately 25–50mg of caffeine — roughly one-third to one-half the caffeine of a cup of coffee (95–200mg). The exact amount depends on steeping time and water temperature: longer steeps and hotter water extract more caffeine. The caffeine in green tea is released more gradually than coffee’s, and it’s modulated by L-theanine — an amino acid unique to tea that promotes calm focus without the anxiety spike. Most people can drink 2–4 cups of green tea daily without any issues. If you’re caffeine-sensitive, brew with slightly cooler water and shorter steep times (2 minutes instead of 4) to reduce caffeine extraction. Avoid drinking green tea late in the evening if you have trouble sleeping — the last cup should ideally be 4–6 hours before bedtime. For a completely caffeine-free option, Moolihai’s Hibiscus Rose Herbal Tea and Pure Mint Herbal Tea are excellent alternatives.

Almost certainly one of two things: water too hot, or steeping too long. These are the two most common mistakes that ruin green tea. Water temperature: Never pour boiling water (100°C) directly onto green tea. Boiling water scorches the delicate leaves and releases excessive tannins — the compounds responsible for bitterness. The ideal temperature for green tea is 75–80°C (170–175°F). After your kettle boils, wait 2–3 minutes before pouring. Steeping time: Green tea should steep for 2–4 minutes maximum. Beyond that, tannin extraction increases rapidly and the cup becomes bitter. Start with 2 minutes and increase by 30 seconds each time until you find your preferred strength. Leaf quantity: Use 1 teaspoon per cup. More leaves = more concentrated (and potentially more bitter) brew. If you follow these three rules — cooler water, shorter steep, right quantity — this long-leaf Nilgiris tea will brew smooth, sweet, and completely bitterness-free.

You can — and the product page specifically notes this option. However, there’s some nuance. Milk proteins (casein) can bind to the catechins in green tea, potentially reducing their antioxidant bioavailability. If you’re drinking green tea primarily for health benefits, drinking it plain or with lemon (which actually enhances catechin absorption) is optimal. If you’re drinking it for taste and enjoyment, a splash of milk creates a smoother, creamier cup — and you’ll still get significant health benefits. Plant milks (oat, almond, coconut) don’t have the same casein binding effect and are a good middle ground. For a milk-based option with full health benefits, try the green tea latte method described above — the smaller milk proportion and stronger brew concentration preserve more of the active compounds.

Green tea contains caffeine, so moderate consumption is key during pregnancy. Most healthcare providers advise pregnant women to keep total daily caffeine intake below 200mg. Since a cup of green tea contains approximately 25–50mg of caffeine, 1–2 cups per day is generally considered safe by most guidelines — but always confirm with your obstetrician or midwife, as individual circumstances vary. Be aware that green tea may reduce folic acid absorption — a nutrient critical during pregnancy for preventing neural tube defects. If you’re taking prenatal vitamins containing folic acid, avoid drinking green tea within an hour of taking the supplement. During breastfeeding, caffeine from green tea can pass into breast milk in small amounts — moderate consumption (1–2 cups) is typically considered safe, but monitor your infant for irritability or sleep disruption.

Green tea is more delicate than black tea and degrades faster when exposed to air, light, moisture, and heat. Store in an airtight container (reseal the bag tightly or transfer to a tin or glass jar with a tight lid) in a cool, dark, dry place. Do not store near strong-smelling foods — tea absorbs odours readily. Do not refrigerate or freeze — the condensation when opening the container in a warm room introduces moisture that degrades the leaves. Properly stored, this long-leaf green tea retains its optimal flavour and potency for 6–12 months. You’ll know the tea is past its best when the aroma fades, the colour of the brewed cup becomes very pale, or the flavour turns flat and lifeless. At 250g with 1 teaspoon per cup, the pack provides roughly 80–100 cups — if you drink 1–2 cups daily, that’s approximately 2–3 months of supply, well within the optimal freshness window.