Steeping is the process of soaking tea in liquid (usually water) to extract the flavors. When preparing tea for drinking, follow the guide below for the best results to achieve the optimal flavor according to each style of tea.

The guide below is meant as a guide for optimal temperature, time, and amount to use per cup.

Black Tea

For best tasting results with Black tea bring a heat your filtered water to 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius). Add 1/2 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup.

Oolong Tea

For best tasting results with Oolong tea bring a heat your filtered water to 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius). Add 1/2 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup.

Herbal Tea

For best tasting results with Herbal tea heat your filtered water to 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius). Add 1 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup.

White Tea

For best tasting results with White tea heat your filtered water to 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius). Add 1 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup.

Green Tea

For best tasting results with Green tea heat your filtered water to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (74 to 85 degrees Celsius). Add 1 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup.

What’s the difference between brewing tea vs steeping tea?

Not all teas should be brewed, for example any delicate teas such as white tea are not optimal for brewing the process.

Brewing and steeping go hand in hand when making a perfect cup of tea. Brewing is the actual act of pouring boiled water onto the tea leaves directly, while steeping is the art of tea drinking, it’s the variations in time/temp to master your ideal essence of tea taste.