How long should you steep tea?

Are you also a fan of a good cup of tea? Then you're probably curious about how to make it even more delicious. Each type of tea requires a different brewing method. In this blog post, you'll find everything you need to know to make your perfect cup.

Black tea

Black tea, such as Earl Grey and English Breakfast , is best made with water at 100 degrees Celsius. Then let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Steeping longer than 5 minutes can cause the tea to become bitter, as tannins (also known as tannins) are released.

Green tea

Green tea, on the other hand, requires a water temperature of 75 to 85 degrees Celsius and is best steeped for 2 to 3 minutes. Using water that is too hot will burn the leaves and give them a bitter taste.

White tea

White tea should also be brewed at a temperature of 75 to 85 degrees Celsius with a slightly longer steeping time of 3 to 4 minutes.

Herbal tea, rooibos tea and fruit tea

Herbal tea, rooibos tea, and fruit tea are best brewed with water at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius and, for optimal taste, let them steep for 5 to 6 minutes.

Fresh tea

With fresh teas, such as mint and ginger tea, the strength varies depending on the individual. It's a matter of trial and error to find your favorite. Be careful not to overheat the water with mint tea, as this will burn the leaves, resulting in a bitter taste.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea is very healthy and known for its calming effect. Don't use water that's too hot. Add about 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers and let it steep for about 5 minutes.

How many grams of loose tea per cup?

So, how much loose tea should you use? Per mug, you'll need 2 to 3 grams of loose tea (1 to 2 teaspoons). For a pot, you can count on 5 to 7 grams. For loose tea, you'll need a filter, and there are several options. You can use a tea ball or a tea strainer. Just make sure the holes are small so the loose tea doesn't end up at the bottom of your cup. If you want to be absolutely sure no loose tea ends up in your cup, you can also opt for a paper tea bag filter .