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Brewing Tea

Every tea is unique. To maximize the subtle flavours and special qualities of each tea you should know and use some simple brewing methods and adapt them to your own taste. Please remember, these are guidelines and not rules - only you can decide the best way for you to brew your tea.

Water Temperature

Different types of tea require different temperatures of water - black and purer tea needs boiling water, but this will burn green and white teas - the water for these should be slightly cooler at around 165-185°F (75-85°C), depending on the tea.

Water Quality

Tea has a delicate flavour that can easily be ruined by 'hard' water. Any water that has a 'taste' (and is therefore affected by additives) is not recommended, but this can easily be rectified. Either use spring water with a low mineral content, or simply filter the water (a filter jug is fine).

Warming the pot

Simply pour boiling water into the vessel you are going to use, let it stand for a short while, rinse it around and pour it out. If you're going to the trouble to use water of a correct temperature, it makes sense to keep it at that temperature while the tea brews. Warming the pot prevents the water from cooling too quickly.

Tea Brewing - General Guidelines

Tea Capacity
Single serve
Quantity of Tea Water Temperature Steep Time
White Tea 250-350ml 2.5 - 3 grams 85-90°C (185-195°F) 4 - 8 minutes
Green Tea 250-350ml 3 grams 75-85°C (165-185°F) 1 - 3 minutes
Oolong Tea 250-350ml 2.5 - 3 grams 100°C (212°F) 1 - 8 minutes
Black Tea 250-350ml 3 grams 100°C (212°F) 3 - 5 minutes
Herbal Tea 250-350ml 2.5 - 3 grams 90-95°C (195-205°F) 5 - 8 minutes
Blooming Tea 600ml
can be refilled
1 tea ball 100°C (212°F) 8 minutes

We hope that these guidelines will have helped you enhance your tea experience. But, as we always say, it is really up to you. Only by experimenting with different approaches and formulas will you find your perfect cup of tea. We hope every cup you try will be fragrant, delicious and relaxing!

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