How Long to Steep Tea
Brewing Times and Temperatures For the Perfect Cup of Tea
Brewing a cup of tea seems like a no-brainer proposition on the outset, but as anyone who has suffered through a bitter over-steeped cup can tell you, to do it well requires a pinch of know-how. If you have the packaging for a particular variety of tea reference that first to determine its ideal brew time and temperature, otherwise try our handy reference guide below.
| TEA VARIETY | BREW TIME AND TEMPERATURE |
|---|---|
| Black tea (excluding Darjeeling) | 205-210°F (just below a boil) for 3-5 minutes; 5 minutes if adding milk and sugar |
| Darjeeling tea | 205-210°F (just below a boil) for 2 minutes |
| Green tea | 160-175°F (let water come down from a boil for a few minutes before brewing) for 1-2 minutes; 3-4 minutes for Chinese green tea |
| White tea | 175-190°F (let water come down from a boil for about a minute before brewing) for 30 seconds-2 minutes |
| Oolong tea | Varies greatly from variety to variety (reference the packaging if possible), but 3 minutes at 205°F (just below a boil) is a good starting point |
| Rooibos/herbal | 205°F (just below a boil) for 3-8 minutes |
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