Did you know that you can steep most teas several times? Non black teas work best, especially oolong teas. Try steeping a little longer or hotter the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, time, etc.
The suggested brewing times below are only guidelines. Please feel free to shorten or lengthen the tea amount and brewing time based on your own personal preference.
Suggested brewing times:
| Tea types | Temp. F | Amounts per 6-8 oz. serving | Brewing time in minutes |
| Black Tea | 212 | 1 teaspoon | 3-5 |
| Green Tea from China | 185 | 3 | |
| 1 teaspoon | |||
| Green Tea from Japan | 180 - 195 |
1.5 - 2.5 teaspoons |
|
| 30 secs. to 2 mins. | |||
| White Tea | 175-185 | 2-4 | |
| 1 tablespoon | |||
| 185-206 | 1 teaspoon | 3-5 | |
| Oolong Tea | |||
| Pu-Erh | 212 | 1 teaspoon | Soak first for 30 seconds then rinse. |
| 3-5 | |||
| Green Tea from India | 185 | 1 teaspoon | 3 |
| 212 | 1 tablespoon | 5-7 | |
| Rooibos Teas and Herbal |