Is Green Tea an acquired taste?

kokaneesailor

I love Jasmine tea.

wish3s

I have to say yes and no. Some of the teas are definitely an acquired taste like Matcha or for me, jasmine/floral green teas. I prefer plain green tea leaves or oolong teas. A lot of the problems from green tea stem from using too high of a temperature to steep the tea. Using too much heat, turns the tea bitter. If you are using the correct temperature for your tea, the other problem that might arise is that you are steeping the tea for too long which might also cause bitterness.

jsenecal12

I got into the habit of drinking it over the past two months. When I first started I thought it was easily the most disgusting thing I'd ever had, but I'd purchased two boxes (Lipton,one plain and one acai and blueberry, both green teas) and didn't want to waste it so I continued drinking it twice daily. I love it now - it tastes great, makes me feel great, and I don't add anything to it at all. It's great. Stick to it, keep drinking it and you'll grow to love it!

mamagooskie

I think it tastes almost like nothing.......so I mean for me there is nothing to aquire, I drink it when I feel like it just to help with digestion and whatnot but it's not great tasting IMO by any means.

BrendaLee

YES! It's an acquired taste, and it's one you can actually come to not only appreciate but look forward to. I hated it when I first tried it, but I have come to love it. If you brew it improperly, it can be bitter, though. Boil the water; let it rest for (at least) one minute in the kettle. Put the teabag in the cup; pour in the water. Let it steep for three minutes, and then remove the bag without squeezing it. Enjoy.

lcardullo

Wow I never realized so many people did not like green tea! I'm a tea drinker and when I found green tea, I was in heaven - found it very mild and light. Have you tried drinking it cold? I like it best that way - I enjoy the flavored versions a lot too.

nnylee

Blah, I can't stand green tea. I like black tea, but not green tea.

Brenda_Pancakes

I was like that at first with Green Tea - but then I found this Trader Joe's Green Tea with Jasmine... and it's awesome. Steap it for about 2 minutes, and add half a packet of Splenda (or a smidge of Honey for those intolerant of the artificial sweetners).

It's pretty awesome... Not bitter at all...

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jessicamarie96

yes, definitely. at first i thought it was gross, now i love it. & i drink it without lemon or honey or sugar (:

kolkol

Try different brands, I do not like some, but can drink others all day. plain!

rasptorte

I don't like green tea either, but I found another way to drink it so I can enjoy some of the health benefits. Once you brew the tea let it cool and then put it in the refrigerator. Use it as a substitute for water or milk in a smoothie made with frozen bananas and other frozen fruit.

ssp1977

I drink Stash Green Chai. It is so yummy

Yep. This is a good one. My favorite. I tried a lot of different green teas because I really wanted to find one I liked. This one works for me!

NicoWoodruff

Yes it is.. if you like black tea like English breakfast type teas then you might like the toasted type of Green tea called Bancha or Kukicha. It's a much richer flavor than the untoasted leaf or twigs.

rextcat

not all green tea is created equal...as far as taste, try a white tea/ green tea mix to start. but other than that yes it is :drinker:

sgressock

Oh man I LOVE tea! I think I like oolong more then green tea. If your set on the health benefits of green tea, would go for one of teavanas teas because I think they are great and they can even brew you a cup before you go so if you can see if you like it. Also tell them you don't want your tea to taste like dirt and I'm sure they can find you a mild flavorful tea. If you don't want to infuse your own tea, I really like the yogi green tea kumbacha. Add a little agave or coconut sugar for flavor every once in a while.

Also check out some other tea benefits besides green tea. There are some pretty awesome teas out there!
Good luck

OSC_ESD

It is an acquired taste ... I drink 7 glasses a day ... the first two are mixed with a " coconut chai " ... the others are straight ! LOL !

There are many different brands and tastes ... I must say the " better " quality the tea ... the milder and better tasting it is. Also one must realize that new habits form within 3 to 4 weeks .... eventually you will get used to it and with any luck ... learn to love it ! I do !

The health benefits alone are worth biting the bullet and finding the perfect green tea for you !

My personal favè is at Whole Foods .... It is a " Japanese Organic Jasmine Green Tea " ... very mild.

I am actually sippin' it as I write this ! :drinker:

cclark1203

I like it with blueberry that is good or other fruit teas. I have started drinking those instead of ordinary tea.

This. I just bought some blueberry green tea and it is really good.

secretgirl4611

at first haha yes it does. but yes it has grown on me!! I love green tea. usually plain or with some honey for added sweetness..I dont drink it hot tho. I like it cold or warm...

rsmblue

Yes, I believe it is (YUCK!) :laugh:

amurret

Green tea is delicious and has plenty of antioxidants, and it is an acquired taste I suppose... especially if you haven't already weaned yourself off of high-sugar drinks/foods? Which if you haven't done, you should do asap... that's a much bigger step than acquiring the taste of green tea. Lipton makes some teas with various pieces of fruit etc in it to flavor it, they come in little pyramid tea bags, personally I really like those.

beautifullybold1

Deffinately something you have to try more than once to like it

kimi131

I've never been a fan. I thought I was missing something since so many people seem to swear by it. It's good to see I'm not the only one.

Catjag

I started with adding a teaspoon of honey to drink it and now I enjoy it plain.

Ninatoots

I love Green Tea from Mighty Leaf, Tropical or Jasmine flavors .

bettyboop573

The short answer is NO. It is not an acquired taste. If it tastes like grass then you need a different green tea. I drink a tea called "Six Summits" from Teavana that is heavenly. It is my all time favorite tea. And not all black teas are created equal, either. After years of drinking my mother's brand of tea, I found out what really good black tea tastes like--I drink a black Assam tea from The Republic of Tea and a lovely Assam tea from Teavana, as well. Any really good green tea will have you hooked. If it tastes nasty or like grass, get rid of it. Drink a really good green tea. My favorite healthy tea is Six Summits from Teavana. I bet others will let you know their preference, as well. Good luck--and really, try some other green teas. From Sharon Powers.

hmm i think i will have to try this one

suzieq_17

I've tried many green teas and they all seem the same ): maybe it's because I have spent 17 years drinking coffee!

Any suggestions , I force myself to drink atleast 2 cups a week of lipton's green tea, sometimes I add milk... Is that wierd? Lol
Anyways, please any suggestions? I don't want to add sugar , sweetner etc.

But so far -- green tea. Ew. Sorry tea lovers !

frankhorbelt

So, in the interests of full disclosure, I own an online tea business, but I am here on MFP struggling with my own weight issues.

I can't tell you how many people have told me how they think they should drink green tea because it's supposed to be good for them, but they can't stand the taste. I have two comments I would like to make regarding this.

First: most of the time, people who hate green tea do NOT know how to properly prepare it. If you use boiling water or steep the tea for longer than three minutes before removing it from the hot water, you have ruined your tea. Green tea is very delicate and you have to use water that is hot but not boiling (About 160-180 degrees F) and steep it for about 2-3 minutes only. Otherwise it will taste BITTER and yucky.

Secondly: I can't count the number of times people have come to me and asked me something like, "Do you have any teas that will cure my tennis elbow/halitosis/terminal disease/excessive flatulence and/or make me look like a model? What are the health benefits of your teas?" (I actually have this posted in the FAQs page on my website, and my answer is as follows): "Listen, you can read about the health benefits of tea elsewhere. I mean there are scads of studies and tons of information out there, but you're not going to find me promoting the health benefits of our teas--which is not to say that they aren't every bit as healthy as other teas out there. I just think entirely too much has been made of this aspect of this amazing beverage. Disreputable individuals are making outrageous claims and laughing all the way to the bank with your money. I'm not a snake oil salesman and for that reason, I refuse to even participate in the idea of marketing the health benefits of tea. Call it a personal pet peeve. I just won't do it. So why, you might ask, do certain teas carry the mystique of being some sort of ancient medicine? Glad you asked. My personal opinion goes something like this: Long ago, you had a couple of options for beverages: you could drink water or tea. Early civilizations did not have the sanitation and plumbing systems that we have today and water supplies were easily contaminated. Tea required the water to be boiled (aka sterilized). Over time, people started noticing that tea drinkers seemed healthier and lived longer than people who drank water. And then someone started selling tea as a cure for everything and the disreputable marketing practices have continued to this day. Just my opinion." I just want to offer that tidbit to anyone who thinks green tea is going to save their life.

I do think tea is great for dieting. We make a lot of dessert teas, and they essentially have no calories, so they can be a fun way to assuage a sweet tooth without cheating, but don't expect them to make you melt away pounds without other effort on your part. If that was true, I'd be a beanpole. I drink tea every day.

crazybookworm

I am a tea addict, and Green is among my favourites! Having said that, I do think it is an acquired taste. Jazzing it up with Lemon definitely does bring out the flavour more. Also a drop of honey or a sprig of mint is a great addition as well!

herblackwings39

I've tried to acquire the taste for tea for years....it all tastes like roots and dirt to me though. I can drink herbal chai, but can tell the difference between the herbal and one with black, white, red, or green tea added. Blegh.

BrunetteRunner87

I love green tea now, but I do have to say it is an acquired taste. I started drinking it every morning back in 08. I absolutely love it now, but I didn't when I started out!