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Tea Steeping Guide
What temperature for green tea? About 160 to 180°F, below boiling.
Pick your tea and how much water to get the grams of leaf, the water temperature and the steep time.
How to use it
- Choose the tea.
- Enter the water and strength.
- Steep for the shorter time, taste, then go longer if you like.
How it works
About 2 g of leaf per 8 fl oz (240 mL) is a common starting point.
Green and white teas use cooler water; black, herbal and rooibos use boiling water.
These are common brewing guidelines, not an official standard; your tea's own directions win.
Assumptions and limits
- Loose-leaf tea.
- Fresh water.
- Cups in fluid ounces.
Sources reviewed October 23, 2026.
Tips
- Let boiled water stand 2 to 3 minutes for green tea.
- Warm the pot first.
- Bake with tea: steep it in the cream for custards.
Recipes to try it with
Questions
What temperature for green tea?
About 160 to 180°F, below boiling.
How long do you steep black tea?
3 to 5 minutes in boiling water.
How much loose tea per cup?
About 2 g for 8 fl oz.