Tea Brewing Guide

While most tea can be steeped in boiling water, some do better at a lower temperature.

Greens, Whites, and Oolongs are more flavorful when brewed in slightly cooler water.

These brewing and steeping times are approximate – adjust them to your own taste.

Suggested amount is 1 rounded teaspoon per cup – adjust amount to your own taste.

Type	Temp	Time	Comment
Black Tea	210F	2-3 minutes	Likes boiling water.
Green Tea	165-170F	1-2 minutes	Bitter if brewed in boiling water.
White Tea	150-155F	1-2 minutes	Bitter if brewed in boiling water.
Oolong	175-180F	2-3 minutes	Bitter if brewed in boiling water.
Rooibos	210F	3-6 minutes	Will not get bitter – may be steeped longer.
Herbal	210F	3-5 minutes	Will vary – adjust to taste
Mate	210F	3-5 minutes	Will vary – adjust to taste
Chai	210F	3-5 minutes	Great with Milk and Sugar
Decaf	210F	3-5 minutes	Brew according to tea type
Blooming	180F	3-4 minutes	Brew until it blooms