Green tea
170°F water
- Loose leaf
- 2:00
- Tea bag
- 2:00
Cool water and a short steep keep delicate leaves clean and sweet.
Start green tea timerQuick references
Find your calm cup.
Starting points for everyday steeping. Your tea package always has the final word.
Black tea
212°F water
- Loose leaf
- 4:00
- Tea bag
- 4:00
Near-boiling water gives black tea a full, brisk cup.
Start black tea timerWhite tea
175°F water
- Loose leaf
- 2:00
- Tea bag
- 2:00
Use gentle heat to preserve white tea's soft, delicate character.
Start white tea timerHerbal tea
212°F water
- Loose leaf
- 6:00
- Tea bag
- 6:00
A long, hot steep gives herbs, flowers, and spices time to open up.
Start herbal tea timerSources: Art of Tea steeping guide. Its pyramid tea bags use the same ranges as loose leaf.