Brewing Tea Basics

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