Brewing Suggestions
The table below shows the approximate brewing/infusing times for the different tea types.
It assumes around a 2.5 to 3g serving but it is not an exact science so experiment to find the perfect brew time to suit you.
It is best to use freshly boiled water - so if you've got some water left in your kettle from before - pour it out and start again!
| Tea Type |
Approx Brewing Time (mins) |
Water Temperature |
| Black |
3-4 minutes |
100°C |
| Green |
3-4 minutes |
80°C |
| Oolong |
3-4 minutes |
100°C |
| Pu-erh |
3-4 minutes |
100°C |
| White |
2-3 minutes |
70-80°C |
| Herbal |
5+ minutes |
100°C |
| Rooibos |
5+ minutes |
100°C |
| Fruit |
5+ minutes |
100°C |
| Flowering |
3-4 minutes |
80°C |
If you don't have a fancy kettle which heats the water to different temperatures then a tip to for brewing green & white teas is to put the boiling water into the teapot or mug first and then add the tea. It will have cooled down a bit just by touching the cold teapot. That's what I do anyway...
