Brewing Tea Basics Table
This table is a quick reference guide listing the optimal temperature and steeping times for each type of tea.
Variety
Tea |
Water Temperature
(Fahrenheit) |
Steep Time
(minutes) |
White
|
180°
|
3 – 8
|
Green
|
180°
|
1 – 3
|
Oolong
|
180° – 212°
|
1 – 5
|
Black
|
212°
|
5
|
Herbal
|
212°
|
5
|