How to Brew A Perfect Cup of Tea

Learning how to brew a perfect cup of tea may seem like a daunting task, especially when talking loose leaf, but it's easier than it seems! Our blog post "How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea" goes over all of the ins and outs!

Step 1: Scoop your tea.

For a Single Cup of Tea: If you're brewing a single cup of loose leaf, you'll need a cup and a strainer. If you're brewing tea bags, you won't need the strainer. Scoop the tea into the cup.

For a Pot of Tea: If you're brewing for a group, you'll need a teapot. A teapot with a strainer built in is the ideal choice but if thats not an option, you can put the tea directly into the pot and strain through each individual glass or place your tea bags directly in the strainer.

Ratio: Use 1 tsp of tea or 1 tea bag for every 6-8 oz. of water.

STEP 2: BOIL the WATER.

The tea brewing chart on this page is handy in telling you how hot your water should be depending on your tea type. As a rule of thumb, the darker the tea, the hotter you want your water to be. You can use an electric teapot or stovetop kettle, but a kettle with temperature control built in is the best option here.

STEP 3: Pour the WATER.

Pour the boiling water over your tea.

STEP 4: Steep your tea.

Refer to the brew chart times to know how long to leave your tea in the water. Remove the strainer or tea bag once it's done.

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STEP 5: Savor every Sip!

Add sugar, honey, ginger, cream, or any other finishing touch to your delicious, home-brewed cup of tea! (Not mandatory, but trying never hurt anybody!)

Enjoy! Whether you're going for a green tea to get your morning going, or an herbal blend before bed, make sure to take the time to bask in your delicious cup.

Brewing Tips (Temperature & Time)

Tea Type
Temperature (°F)
Brew Time (Minutes)
GREEN BLACK HERBAL WHITE OOLONG PU'ER
170° 208° 208° 175° 190° 208°
1-3 2-4 4-5 2-3 3-5 3-5