Tea Culture - Steeping Times
Steeping Times
Steeping Times
These are suggested steeping times. We recommend experimenting with different times to find the one that best suits your taste. Always remember that over-steeping can make your tea taste bitter and pure water at the correct temperature can make a significant difference.
|
Tea |
Time |
Temperature |
|
Black |
Up to 5 minutes |
205°-210° F |
|
Darjeeling |
Up to 3 minutes |
190°-195° F |
|
Oolong |
Up to 4 minutes |
175°-195° F |
|
Chinese Green |
Up to 3 minutes |
170°-180° F |
|
Japanese Green |
1 to 2 minutes |
160°-175° F |
|
White |
3 to 5 minutes |
185° F |
|
Pu’Erh |
Up to 7 minutes |
205°-210° F |
|
Tisane |
Up to 8 minutes |
205°-210° F |
No thermometer handy? Here are some rules of thumb for establishing the proper temperature for steeping, depending upon your container;
205°-210° F – boiling water
180°-200° F – boiling water, rested for 3 minutes
160°-180° F – boiling water, rested for 5 minutes