Lipton green tea with matcha is made like a tea bag, not like a bowl of loose matcha powder. Use the current package directions first. Lipton’s guide recommends hot water that is below a full boil and a short steep, and the exact blend, size and instructions can vary by market.
Basic hot method
- Boil fresh water, then let it stand briefly so it is hot rather than violently boiling.
- Place one Lipton green-tea-with-matcha bag in a mug.
- Pour in the amount of water stated on the package and steep for the listed time; about 1.5–2 minutes is a useful starting point when no instructions are available.
- Remove the bag, taste, and add lemon, milk or a small amount of sweetener if desired.
Make it iced
Steep the bag in a smaller volume of hot water, remove it, and pour the stronger tea over ice. Or brew a larger batch, cool it promptly and refrigerate it in a covered container. Drink it plain or add milk just before serving.
How it differs from powdered matcha
A tea bag contains a blend of tea leaves and matcha, so it is strained out after steeping. Loose matcha powder is whisked into water and consumed with the drink. Do not empty a tea bag into a bowl and expect the same texture or strength.
Check the actual package for ingredients, caffeine and serving information. Those details are more reliable than a generic recipe, especially when the product or country differs.