How to Brew Tea
Learn how to brew the perfect cup.
With the right tools and some common tea sense
you can become a master of your own brew.
It's not difficult to become a master of your own brew. All you need to get started is a teapot, a cup, a spoon and some good tea.
Brewing Guide
White Tea
Mild, delicate and essentially unprocessed, white tea is naturally air-dried.
Temperature: 70°C / 160°F
Brewing Time: 2 - 4 min.
Green Tea
Fresh and vegetal, green teas are plucked, withered and rolled. Heat is applied to stop oxidation.
Temperature: 80°C / 180°F
Brewing Time: 2 - 3 min.
Matcha Tea
Refreshing and stimulating, Matcha is a finely ground powder made from green tea.
Temperature: 80°C / 180°F
Brewing Time: whisk and serve.
Oolong Tea
Also known as purple tea, Oolong is partially oxidated and smooth yet complex in flavor.
Temperature: 90°C / 195°F
Brewing Time: 2 - 3 min.
Black Tea
Also known as red tea, black tea is strong, rich and, in some cases, the most astringent.
Temperature: 100°C / 200°F
Brewing Time: 3 - 4 min.
Pu'erh Tea
Woodsy, smooth and earthy, Pu'erh is a fermented tea that can be dark or green.
Temperature: 100°C / 200°F
Brewing Time: 4 - 5 min.
Rooibos
Also known as "redbush tea", rooibos is an herb with a soft, nutty and slightly sweet flavor.
Temperature: 100°C / 200°F
Brewing Time: 5 - 8 min.
Herbal Tea
Not actually tea, but infusions of flowers, fruit, leaves, seeds and/or roots.
Temperature: 100°C / 200°F
Brewing Time: 5 - 10 min.