Water Temperature
Boiling water scorches green tea. Most leaves have a sweet spot, and a few degrees can change everything.
Brewing Guides
Brew a better cup
Small changes can make a big difference. These four things decide whether your tea sings or sulks.
Amount of Tea
A generous teaspoon per cup is a good start, but leaf shape matters more than you'd think.
Brewing Time
Thirty seconds too long can turn a beautiful cup bitter. Here's how to time each style.
Tea Storage
Light, air, heat and moisture are tea's four enemies. Keep your leaves happy and they'll repay you.
Bruce's quick reference
A starting point for the most common styles.
| Tea | Water | Steep |
|---|---|---|
| White Tea | 70–80°C | 1–3 min |
| Green Tea | 70–80°C | 1–2 min |
| Oolong | 85–95°C | 2–4 min |
| Black Tea | 95–100°C | 3–5 min |
| Rooibos & Herbal | 100°C | 5+ min |