
KETTLE TEMPERATURE AND COLOUR GUIDE
The Kettle light colours correspond to the following temperatures:
Temperature
Kettle Light Colours
Below 50°C / 122°F
light blue
50°C / 122°F
green
60°C / 140°F
dark blue
70°C / 158°F
purple
80°C / 176°F
yellow
90°C /194°F to boil
red
The following is a general guide for brewing different types of tea.
Brand and freshness of tea including each individuals taste and
preference differs.
If your tea box/container has brewing instructions, follow those as they
are probably ideal for that specific tea.
Type of Tea
Water Temperature
Steep Time
Black tea
100°C / 212°F
3-5 minutes
Herbal tea
100°C / 212°F
5-8 minutes
Oolong
90°C / 194°F
3-5 minutes
Green tea
80°C / 176°F
1-3 minutes
White tea
80°C / 176°F
4-8 minutes
Matcha tea
70°C / 158°F
follow package
directions
Your Kettle can also be used for bringing the water to the perfect
temperature for the following. Please remember that these are guidelines
only.
Others:
Water Temperature
Baby formula preparation
40°C / 104°F (water should have
been previously boiled)
Hot Chocolate
80°C / 176°F
Instant soup mixes
90°C / 194°F
Oatmeal
90°C / 194°F
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