Tea | How to Brew Tea
Guidelines for a Perfect Brew
Measure:
Accurately measuring loose tea can be a challenge as dried leaves vary in size and density – Be sure to adjust for personal taste and desired strength.
Scale:
Ratio of 2 – 2.5 grams of tea to 6 ounces or water
One ounce of tea to one gallon of water
Teaspoon:
For small, dense leaf teas, use one teaspoon of tea to 6 ounces of water
For larger leaf, white, green and oolong teas, use approximately two teaspoons to 6 ounces of water
For easy, accurate measurement, use our perfectly sized Measuring Spoon and accessories for small and larger steeps.
Water
Water quality and water brewing temperatures are as important as the tea quality and can make a substantial difference in the final cup.
For best results, use cold, filtered water. If filtered is unavailable, allow cold tap water to run for a few seconds before using.
Temperature
Respective teas respond differently when exposed to hot water and can become very bitter if exposed to unsuitable water temperatures. Boiling water will actually cook green tea instead of infusing resulting in bitter, grassy flavors.
170˚F–180˚F (prior to boiling point, very small bubbles)
• White Tea
• Green Tea
• Pouchong Tea
185˚F-195˚F
• Green Oolong Tea
• Amber Oolong / Champagne Oolong
• First Flush Darljeeling
• Special Lot Darjeeling
185˚F-205˚F
• Black Teas
205˚F-212˚F
• Herbal Infusions
• Black Scented Teas
Time
As ideal steeping times is an area where experts even disagree, the ideal steep time will be ultimately determined by you.
3 Minutes
• Green (exception Gyokuro 45sec to 1 minute)
• Pouchong
• Black Darljeeling
• Jade Oolong (up to 4 minutes)
• White (up to 7 minutes)
4 to 5 Minutes
• Amber Oolong
• Black Tea
• Herbal Infusions (up to 6 minutes)
• Scented Infusions (up to 6 minutes)
