Green tea better if I overbrew it?

Question

Is my green tea better for my health if I let the leaves soak in the hot water for a long time until the tea is darker?

Answer 1

you could do that, but it will taste very very bitter.  And I don't believe you will get any more benefit from steeping it longer. some green teas need only 30 seconds of steep time.

If you want to get a tiny bit extra benefit, try squeezing the tea bag a little bit, but by no means leave the tea bag in there longer than it should be.

Answer 2

the taste is just alot heavier... i like mine brewed for 2 min. (its light) with skim milk and 1 sweet-n-low