Tea Brewing

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Brewing teas - green, white, Oolong, black, rooibos

Proper water temperature, tea-leaf volume and steeping time all effect the outcome of tea. Improperly brewed tea can be bitter or flavorless.

Type of Tea
Volume
(tsp. per 8 oz. water)
Water Temp
Steeping Time
# of Steeps

Green

1.5
180
2-3 minutes
6

White

1.5
180
2-3 minutes
2-3

Oolong

1-1.5
190-200
3 minutes
6

Black

1
212 (boil)
4-5 minutes
1-2

Rooibos/ Yerba Mate

1
212 (boil)
5 minutes
5-6
Per Chris Cason of Tavalon Tea
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