Did you know that there is an art to steeping your tea ? Get it wrong and the tea can taste quite different.
| Tea Type | Temperature | Steep.it for |
| Black | 206°F – 97°C | 2–3 minutes |
| Green | 175°F – 79°C | 1 minute |
| Herbal | 208°F – 98°C | 4–5 minutes |
| Oolong | 195°F – 90°C | 3 minutes |
| White | 175°F – 80°C | 30 seconds |
| Mate | 208°F – 98°C | 5–6 minutes |
| Rooibos | 208°F – 98°C | 5–6 minutes |
| Chai | low boil | 10–10 minutes |
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