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 186 – 206 3 – 5 MINUTES
HERBAL INFUSUION/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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