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Tea Steeping Chart
Perfect the art of tea making. Follow this guide to achieve optimal flavor from different types of tea.
Temperature
°F
Steep Time Caffeine Strength*
(% of caffeine)
Puer
203°
3-4 mins
65-70%
Green Tea
176º
1-3 min
5-10%
Flavored Green
Tea
185°
1-3 min
5-10%
Maté Tea
208°
5-6 min
100%
Oolong Tea
194°
3 min
20%
Black Tea
212°
2-5 min
20%
Flavored Black Tea 212°
2-3 min
20%
White Tea
175°
2-5 min
1%
Flavored White
Tea
185°
2-5 min
1%
Rooibos Tea
175°
5-6 min
0%
Herbal Tea
212°
5-6 min
0%
*caffeine levels may vary depending on the water temperature and steeping time
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