How to Eliminate the Bitterness of Green Tea: Seven Essential Tips for Bubble Tea Shops
Green tea often develops a bitter taste due to improper brewing methods, which can negatively impact customer satisfaction and repeat purchases for bubble tea shops. This article will provide seven practical tips to help beverage shops easily remove the bitterness from green tea, enhancing the flavor and quality of their tea drinks.
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1. Control Water Temperature to Avoid Bitterness
High water temperatures can cause excessive release of catechins and caffeine in green tea, leading to bitterness. Bubble tea shops should maintain the water temperature between 70°C and 80°C to prevent over-extraction of these compounds. Using temperature-controlled hot water equipment ensures that each cup of tea is brewed at the optimal temperature, guaranteeing stable flavor.

2. Shorten Steeping Time
Long steeping times can result in the over-release of bitter compounds in green tea. It is recommended that bubble tea shops keep the steeping time within 10 minutes; prolonged steeping can make the tea too strong and bitter. For the best flavor, adjust the specific steeping time based on the type of tea leaves and water temperature.

3. Control Tea Leaf Quantity
The amount of tea leaves directly impacts the flavor of the tea. Typically, a ratio of 1:35 for green tea leaves to water is recommended, using 100 grams of tea leaves for every 3500 ml of water. This ratio helps maintain an appropriate tea concentration without being overly bitter. Using too many tea leaves increases the bitterness from catechins and caffeine, so using the right amount is an effective way to reduce bitterness.

4. Use Stirring to Reduce Bitterness
Quickly stirring the brewed tea is a simple yet effective method to reduce bitterness. After brewing, use a stirrer to quickly stir the tea, creating foam, and then remove the foam. This process helps eliminate some bitter substances, making the tea taste fresher. After a few rounds of stirring, the bitterness will noticeably decrease, making this method ideal for bubble tea shops that need to produce large quantities of tea quickly.

5. Choose High-Quality Tea Leaves to Reduce Bitterness
The bitterness in green tea is often related to the quality of the tea leaves. Bubble tea shops should opt for young bud tea leaves, such as Longjing or Biluochun, which contain fewer bitter compounds and offer a milder flavor. Additionally, sampling tea leaves before purchasing can help select varieties with lower bitterness, ensuring higher-quality tea drinks for customers.

6. Add Natural Flavor Adjusters
Adding a small amount of lemon juice, honey, or fruit syrup to the tea can effectively neutralize the bitterness of green tea while adding rich layers of flavor. This not only enhances the taste of the tea but also provides diverse flavor options to meet different customer preferences, increasing the appeal of the tea drinks.

7. Employ Cold Brew Techniques
Cold brewing green tea has become a popular method for bubble tea shops in recent years, as this technique reduces the release of bitter substances. By placing tea leaves in cold water and refrigerating them for 6 to 12 hours, the resulting tea is sweeter and nearly free of bitterness. The refreshing taste of cold-brewed tea is perfect for summer drinks and can significantly enhance the customer experience.
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