Brewing tea
Pick a tea from the guide below, or name your own in the address, like /tea/darjeeling. Coffee is not on the menu.
Steeping guide
Hotter isn't always better. Boiling water scorches delicate green and white teas and makes them bitter, while black and herbal teas need it to release their flavour. Steep too long and any tea turns harsh.
| Tea | Water | Steep |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea | 80 °C / 176 °F | 2-3 min |
| Jasmine tea | 80 °C / 176 °F | 2-3 min |
| White tea | 80 °C / 176 °F | 4-5 min |
| Oolong | 90 °C / 194 °F | 3-5 min |
| Darjeeling | 90 °C / 194 °F | 3-4 min |
| Earl Grey | 95 °C / 203 °F | 3-5 min |
| English Breakfast | 95 °C / 203 °F | 4-5 min |
| Assam | 95 °C / 203 °F | 4-5 min |
| Pu-erh | 95 °C / 203 °F | 3-5 min |
| Masala chai | 100 °C / 212 °F | 4-5 min |
| Rooibos | 100 °C / 212 °F | 5-7 min |
| Peppermint | 100 °C / 212 °F | 5-7 min |
| Chamomile | 100 °C / 212 °F | 5-7 min |
These are starting points: adjust to taste, and follow the packet if it says otherwise.