Yes. For green tea, I steep for 2.5 minutes at 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures or longer extraction times make it taste really bitter. For the longest time I thought I didn't like green tea because I'd boil water and then leave the tea to steep until I remembered it. That method works fine earl grey and any herbal tea. But green tea is special.

Right. The other half of your question. I've always liked tea. Idk.