Elevate Your Tea Time: Brewing Tips for the Perfect Cup
If you don't want to brew tea with a bitter taste anymore, then you can't miss these two key factors!
1. Water Temperature
The water temperature determines whether the aroma of the tea infusion can be smoothly released. The degree of fermentation of different tea leaves also affects the required water temperature. Therefore, you need to decide the water temperature for brewing tea according to the different types of tea leaves. The higher the water temperature, the higher the concentration of the tea infusion and the easier the aroma can be released. However, it will also enhance the bitterness. The lower the water temperature, the less bitter the taste will be. Therefore, teas that require higher water temperatures also need a shorter steeping time.
2. Time
Time also greatly affects the taste and flavor of the tea infusion. If you steep it too quickly before the aroma is fully released, or steep it too long, the tea infusion will become bitter and may even oxidize.
You can also refer to the recommended steeping time and water temperature for different types of tea leaves below, so that you can brew a good cup of tea anywhere!
Tea Types |
Degree of Fermentation |
Recommended Steeping Times |
Recommended Water Temperature |
Green Tea | Unfermented (0%) | 1-2 mins | 75-85°C |
Yellow Tea | Lightly Fermented (0-10%) | 1-2 mins | 85-90°C |
White Tea | Slightly Fermented (10-30%) | 2 mins | 85-95°C |
Oolong Tea | Partially Fermented (10-70%) | 2 mins | 90-100°C |
Black Tea | Heavily Fermented (70-90%) | 2-3 mins | 90-100°C |
Red Tea | Fully Fermented (100%) | 2-3 mins | 100°C |
Herbal Tea | N/A | 5-7 mins | 90-100°C |
Floral & Fruit Tea | N/A | 3-5 mins | 60-90°C |