How to Brew Tea
Finding the perfect taste experience is part of the craft. These are general guidelines, so feel free to experiment.
- For an 8oz cup of tea, use one level teaspoon for fine teas. For fuller, fluffier teas, use one rounded, heaping tablespoon.
- For a stronger cup of tea, you may use more tea leaves, but it is advised that you stick within the recommended steeping times to avoid bitterness from over-steeping.
- Most teas can be re-steeped multiple times within a few hours of the initial infusion. The science of tea tasting is to do what tastes right. Learn and gauge according to your taste buds. Below is a guideline to get you on the right track. Investing in a level hot water dispenser would be a great tool for your journey into tea.
TEA TYPE | WATER TEMP | STEEP TIME |
WHITE | 175-185 | 1-3 MINUTES |
CHINESE GREEN | 185 | 3 MINUTES |
JAPANESE GREEN | 180 | 2-3 MINUTES |
BLACK | 206 | 3-5 MINUTES |
DARJEELING | 185 | 3 MINUTES |
OOLONG (ROLLED & LONG LEAF) | 185-206 | 3-5 MINUTES |
HERBAL INFUSION/TISANE | 206 | 5-7 MINUTES |
RAW PU-ERH | 195 | FIRST SOAK 30 SECONDS THEN FLUSH. STEEP 3-5 MINUTES |
HALF BAKED & FULL BAKED PU-ERH | 206 | FIRST SOAK 30 SECONDS THEN FLUSH. STEEP 3-5 MINUTES |
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