How Long?

Steeping time depends on how much tea you use and how hot the water is.  To preserve the florals and the sweetness, steep for a shorter period of time.  To bring out the rich robust flavors, steep for a longer period of time. Remember: Any tea steeped too long will become bitter and astringent so don’t just forget about your steeping tea.

The following suggestions are for a standard 3 -5 grams of tea in an 8oz vessel:

how long
Tea Temperature Time
Green 160 – 175 1 to 2 minutes
White 175 – 195 1 to 3 minutes
Oolong 175 – 195  1 to 3 minutes
Scented 175 – 195 1 to 3 minutes
Black 195 – 205   1 to 2 minutes
Puerh 195 – 205   1 to 2 minutes
Herbal 195 – 205   1 to 3 minutes
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