Description
A warm and approachable guide to making the perfect cup of tea, focusing on steeping temperature, timing, and personalization.
Ingredients
- Your choice of tea leaves (black, green, oolong, or herbal)
- Fresh, filtered water
- A sweetener of choice (optional)
- Milk or non-dairy alternative (optional)
- Citrus or spices for flavor (optional)
Instructions
- Choose your tea and measure about 1 tsp (2-3 g) for every 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water.
- Heat the water to the appropriate temperature: black teas (95–100°C), green teas (70–85°C), oolong (85–95°C), and herbal tisanes (near boiling).
- Pre-warm your vessel by swirling hot water in it.
- Steep the tea for the recommended time: black (3-5 minutes), green (1.5-3 minutes), oolong (2.5-4 minutes), herbal (5-8 minutes).
- Remove the tea leaves or infuser and allow the tea to rest for 30–60 seconds.
- Taste the tea and adjust to your preference with sweeteners, milk, or spices.
- Enjoy your cup and personalize it as you wish.
Notes
Experiment with different steeping times and temperatures to find your perfect cup. Remember that tea can be enjoyed at various moments throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg