How to brew the
perfect cup of tea
Watch this video on how to brew tea using a french press:
Select the tea you'd like to prepare:
Green Tea
White Tea
Oolong tea
Black Tea
Pu Erh Tea
Herbal Tisanes
Green Tea
Temperature
165-175F. If you don't have a kettle with a thermometer, boil the water and let rest for 15 minutes.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
30 seconds. Green tea is especially susceptible to bitterness when over-steeped so be careful!
Number of Infusions
2-3 infusions depending on the green tea.
White Tea
Temperature
175-185F. If you don't have a kettle with a thermometer, boil the water and let rest for 10 minutes.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
30 seconds. If you want stronger tea, add more tea but do not steep longer or the tea will get bitter.
Number of Infusions
2-3 infusions depending on the type of white tea.
Oolong Tea
Temperature
180-190F. If you don't have a kettle with a thermometer, boil the water and let rest for 10 minutes.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
30 seconds-1 minute. If you want stronger tea, add more tea but do not steep longer or the tea will get bitter.
Number of Infusions
2-4 infusions depending on the type of oolong tea.
Black Tea
Temperature
195-212F, which is boiling water.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
30 seconds-1 minute. If you want stronger tea, add more tea but do not steep longer or the tea will get bitter.
Number of Infusions
2-4 infusions depending on the type of black tea.
Pu Erh Tea
Temperature
195-212F, which is boiling water.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
30 seconds-1 minute. If you want stronger tea, add more tea but do not steep longer or the tea will get bitter.
Number of Infusions
Depending on the pu erh, you can make up to 10+ infusions. Amazing!
Herbal Tisanes
Temperature
195-212F, which is boiling water.
Amount of Tea
The general rule of thumb is 1 generous teaspoon of tea for every 6 oz of water.
Steep time
2-4 minutes. You don't need to worry about the infusion getting bitter with herbal teas.
Number of Infusions
1-2 infusions depending on the type of herbal tea.