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Brewing Art of Tea
Most teas can be resteeped multiple times. The science of tea tasting is well...do what tastes right. Learn and gauge according to your taste buds. Below is a guideline to get you on the right track. Allowing yourself to use a level hot water dispenser will be a great investment in your journey of tea.
| Tea
Type |
Temp. |
Amnt.
per 6-8 oz. serving |
Steep
Time |
| White |
175-185 |
1 tablespoon
|
1-3
minutes |
| China
Green |
185 |
1 teaspoon
|
3
minutes |
| Japanese
Green |
180 |
1
teaspoon |
2-3 minutes
|
| Black |
206 |
1
teaspoon |
3-5
minutes |
| Darjeeling
|
185 |
1
teaspoon |
3
minutes |
|
Oolong Rolled
|
185-206 |
1
teaspoon |
3-5
minutes |
|
Oolong Long Leaf
|
185-206 |
1
tablespoon |
3-5
minutes |
|
Botanical Infusions/
Tisane
|
206 |
1
tablespoon |
5-7
minutes |
| Raw
Pu-erh |
195 |
1
tablespoon |
First
soak for 30 seconds then flush.
3-5 minutes |
| Half
Baked & Full Baked Puerh |
206 |
1
tablespoon |
First
soak for 30 seconds then flush.
3-5 minutes |
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