Water temperature, steeping time, tea quantity… preparing a good cup of tea is an art, and it would be a shame not to know the basic rules, wouldn't you agree? Did you know that water that's too hot can burn the leaves, or that steeping for too long can make the tea bitter? In this article, you'll find all our tips for making the perfect cup of tea every time!
Measure your tea correctly
The first thing, and one of the most important, is knowing how to properly measure your tea! It goes without saying that the more leaves you add, the richer your tea will be in flavor; conversely, the fewer leaves you use, the lighter your tea will be.
To get the right amount, use 2 grams of tea for every 10 to 15 cl of water. You can also use a teaspoon for perfect measurement. Finally, for just one cup, individual tea bags are perfectly measured, as they contain only 2 grams of tea.
Finally, in general, for 30 cl of water, use 6 to 8 grams of tea, green, black, white, rooibos…
Water temperature
The water temperature is crucial in preparing your tea; water that is too hot can burn the leaves and alter the quality of the tea. Conversely, water that is too cold will not release the proper flavors and aromas.
The ideal brewing temperatures are indicated on your tea packaging. Finally, there are kettles available that allow you to adjust the water temperature according to the type of tea.
Ideal temperatures depending on the type of tea:
• White tea: 70-80 °C
• Chinese green tea: 70-80 °C
• Japanese green tea: 50-90 °C
• Oolong tea: 95°C
• Black tea and maté: 85-95 °C
· Rooibos: 95 °C
• Chinese green tea: 70-80 °C
• Japanese green tea: 50-90 °C
• Oolong tea: 95°C
• Black tea and maté: 85-95 °C
· Rooibos: 95 °C
Tea steeping time
To allow a tea to fully express its qualities and flavors, it's important to respect the correct steeping time. Oolong tea can steep for a long time and can even be used several times, whereas green tea should only steep for 2 minutes, no more!
• White tea: (1-2 minutes infusion)
• Chinese green tea: (2-5 minute infusion)
• Japanese green tea: 1-3 minutes infusion time)
· Oolong tea: (5-7 minutes of infusion)
• Black tea and maté: (3-5 minutes infusion time)
· Rooibos: (4-10 minutes of infusion)
• Chinese green tea: (2-5 minute infusion)
• Japanese green tea: 1-3 minutes infusion time)
· Oolong tea: (5-7 minutes of infusion)
• Black tea and maté: (3-5 minutes infusion time)
· Rooibos: (4-10 minutes of infusion)
Were you familiar with the basics of brewing, temperature, and dosage? You can also find our essential accessories in a previous article. prepare your tea properly
