Description
Your fast, friendly roadmap to brewing perfect cups of tea every time, with clear temperature and timing rules for all major tea families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon (2g) loose leaf tea
- 8 ounces (240 ml) water
- Add-ins: citrus, spices, milk, sweeteners
Instructions
- Choose your tea family: Green/White, Oolong, Black/Pu-erh, or Herbal.
- Measure out ~1 teaspoon (2g) of loose leaf tea per 8 oz (240 ml) of water.
- Heat water to the recommended temperature: Green/White (160–180°F), Oolong (185–195°F), Black/Pu-erh (205–212°F), Herbal (212°F).
- Steep for the appropriate time: Green/White (2–3 minutes), Oolong (3–4 minutes), Black (3–5 minutes), Herbal (5–7 minutes).
- Taste the tea at 30-second intervals and adjust future brews based on taste.
- Optionally, infuse multiple times for oolongs and other loose-leaf teas.
- Decide on any add-ins and serve immediately for best aroma.
Notes
For best results, create a brewing log to track temperatures, times, and flavors. Experiment with different add-ins and enjoy the process of learning how to brew great tea.
- Prep Time: 10 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