To tea, or not to tea
A guide to optimal tea infusion temperature!
What makes a great infusion? Well everyone has there own personal preferences, so it is important to judge your own infusion with the confidence that 'you know how you like it’. Here is a very simple guide to help you move towards brewing your perfect teapot infusion every time.
Source: Camellia-SinensisBlack teas
Between 85 and 95 °C
The more the leaves are broken or crushed, the lower the brewing
time should be.
Green teas
Chinese
Between 75 and 85 °C
Try Chinese green teas in a Gaiwan!
Green teas
Japanese
95 °C
It is suggested to rinse the leaves so they unfold more easily, and
to use a brewer large enough for the same reason.