How to Prepare Tea

Different Teas, Different Brewing Methods; Here’s How to Easily Make

Them All

Black Tea

• The easiest to brew• Use boiling water• Steep 2-3 minutes

Take care with Darjeeling: water should be below boiling (80-90ºC or 180-194ºF)

Green

• Use a temperature of around 80°C (176°F)• Steep for 2 minutes

Use 50°C–60°C (122°F–140°F) at 90 seconds for gyokuro tea

Use boiling water at 2 minutes for houjichaMatcha is completely different

White Tea

• Use a water temperature of 75-80°C (167-176°F)

• Steep for 2-3 minutes

Oolong Tea

• Use a water temperature just slightly below the boiling point

• Steep for two minutes

Further Information

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