H0w to Steep Your Tea.

When in doubt, steep for 3 minutes.
But if you want to get the best flavour and benefits from each tea, here’s our cozy cheat sheet:

Black Tea

Bold and classic. Best when it hits that just-right level of rich.

  • Water Temp: Just below boiling (around 95–100°C / 200–212°F)

  • Steep Time: 3–5 minutes

  • Tip: Add milk or sweetener after steeping to avoid bitterness

Green Tea

Delicate and light—but easy to overdo.

  • Water Temp: 75–85°C / 170–185°F

  • Steep Time: 2–3 minutes

  • Tip: If it tastes bitter, your water was too hot or steeped too long

Oolong Tea

The perfect middle ground between green and black. But make it smooth.

  • Water Temp: 85–95°C / 185–205°F

  • Steep Time: 3–5 minutes

  • Tip: Oolong can be re-steeped 2–3x with fresh water each time

Herbal & Wellness Blends (including rooibos, chamomile, mint, etc.)

Caffeine-free and forgiving—steep to your heart’s content.

  • Water Temp: Boiling (100°C / 212°F)

  • Steep Time: 5–7 minutes

  • Tip: Longer steep = more flavor and benefit, especially for root-based blends like ginger or turmeric

Pu-erh Tea

Deep, earthy, and rich—this one loves hot water and longer steeps.

  • Water Temp: Boiling

  • Steep Time: 4–6 minutes

  • Tip: Rinse quickly with hot water before steeping to “wake up” the leaves

Iced Tea Tips:

  • Use double the tea, then steep as normal

  • Pour over ice or chill in the fridge

  • Sweeten while hot if needed (honey dissolves better warm)

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