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How to Brew Tea

Use this hub when the next useful move is water temperature, steep time, vessel, strength, or recovery from a bad cup.

Brewing TimerHow to Fix Bitter Tea
A metal tea infuser surrounded by loose tea leaves.
Specific to beginner equipment and loose-leaf versus tea bag pages.
Start hereBrewing TimerStart a tea-specific timer with recovery advice.Next stepTea Steeping Time ChartTime ranges by tea family.Go deeperWestern Brewing vs Gongfu BrewingChoose by time, leaf amount, and attention.

Quick reference first

Quick reference first

Use these before choosing a full method page.

Tea Steeping Time Chart: A Practical Starting PointTime ranges by tea family.Beginner informationTea Water Temperature Chart for Green, Oolong, Black, White, and Herbal TeaTemperature choices for delicate and robust leaves.Beginner informationHow Many Times Can You Steep Tea?Decide whether a second infusion is worth trying.Beginner information

Brew by tea family

Brew by tea family

Pick the tea you actually have on the counter.

How to Brew Green Tea With Western MugCooler water and shorter steeps.How-toHow to Brew Black Tea With Western MugA full mug without drying briskness.How-toHow to Brew Oolong Tea With Gongfu SessionShort rounds that reveal aroma changes.How-toHow to Brew Pu-Erh Tea With Gongfu SessionRinse, short infusions, and storage-aware tasting.How-toHow to Brew Matcha With Western MugSift, whisk, and judge texture.How-to

Choose a method

Choose a method

Use these when the question is style, attention, or equipment.

Western Brewing vs Gongfu Brewing: Which Method Fits You?Choose by time, leaf amount, and attention.Beginner informationCold Brew Tea Guide: Smooth Iced Tea Without BitternessSmooth iced tea without harshness.Beginner informationGrandpa Style Tea: The Casual Way to Drink Loose Leaf TeaLoose leaf with almost no setup.Beginner information