Unsweetened iced tea should be smooth and balanced. It should taste like tea: There should be some bitter, tannic notes, but not so much that your mouth puckers. Fruity notes, such as those of peaches ...

"Brewing green tea is both an art and a ritual," says Ayales. "For loose leaf teas like Sencha, 170°F to 185°F is perfect," she explains, "as hotter water can scald the leaves, resulting in bitterness ...

The benefits of green tea are talked about far and wide, and the vast range of types ensures that there is something for ...