| Beverage Type | Water Temperature | Brewing Time | Approximate Repeat Infusions |
| White Leaf Tea | 65 to 70° C | 1 to 3 minutes | 3 or 4 |
| Yellow Leaf Tea | 70 to 75° C | 1 to 3 minutes | 3 or 4 |
| Green Leaf Tea | 75 to 80° C | 1 to 3 minutes | 3 to 5 |
| Oolong Leaf Tea | 80 to 85° C | 1 to 3 minutes + | 4 to 6 |
| Black Leaf Tea | 95 to 100° C | 2 to 5 minutes + | 1 to 2 |
| Pu Erh Leaf Tea | 95 to 100° C | 2 minutes + | several |
| Tisanes | 95 to 98° C | 3 to 6 minutes | to taste |
| Herbal Infusions | 95 to 98° C | 4 to 8 minutes + | to taste |
| Temperature Tip: | Take the kettle off the heat before it gets to boiling point, leaving some spare oxygen in the water. For Oolong Tea leave the hot water to cool for 2 to 3 minutes, for Green Tea leave to cool for 3 to 4 minutes and for White/Yellow Tea leave to cool for 4 to 5 minutes - all times are approximate. |
| Portion Quantity: | The old adage is one, slightly heaped teaspoon per person and one for the pot. These days teapots vary considerably in capacity, so ONLY add the extra if it’s a large teapot or to taste. If the leaf is Gunpowder or small / flat sized then less is more - bulky leaf will require more on a teaspoon than smaller, flatter style leaf. It is vital to remember that the final ratio of amount of tea to use and the brewing time must be to taste - your taste! |
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