Tea Brewing Guide

Tea Steeping Chart

Tea Type Water Temperature Per 8 oz. Water Brew Time
Green 170° – 180°F 1 tsp 3 min.
White 180° – 185°F 1 tbsp 3 min.
Oolong 180° – 190°F 1 tsp 4 min.
Black 200° – 210°F 1 tsp 4 min.
Pu-erh 200° – 205°F 1 tsp 4 min.
Herbal 200° – 210°F 1 tsp 4 min.

A great benefit of steeping loose leaf teas is that the leaves may be re-steeped for additional infusions.

Iced Tea Brewing Instructions

Quick Brew

Brew 1.5 times the normal amount of tea per 8 ounces of water; when finished brewing, strain out leaves and pour over a glass full of ice or a pitcher full of ice.

Traditional Brew

Brew tea as normal and strain out leaves. Pour hot tea into a heat-resistant glass or pitcher. Refrigerate for several hours until cooled down. Pour over ice.

Cold Brew Method

Add cold water to the normal amount of tea and put everything into the refrigerator overnight. The next day, strain out leaves and serve. For one gallon of iced tea, add 16 tsps of dried tea to one gallon of water.