[Saved Edition] How to brew delicious tea by tea type!
There are many different types of tea, and each has its own optimal brewing method.
In order to bring out the best in each tea's unique characteristics, such as the refreshing flavor of sencha, the fragrant aroma of roasted green tea, or the rich flavor of black tea, it is important to brew the tea in a way that suits the type of tea leaves.
In this article, we have listed guidelines for brewing a delicious single serving (120ml).
If you are serving two people, try doubling the amount of tea leaves. Use this as a guide to find your favorite brewing method.
| Types of Tea | Amount of tea leaves | temperature | Infusion time | Number of times of brewing |
| Premium Sencha | 4-5g | 70-75℃ | 1.5-2 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Mid-grade Sencha | 4-5g | 80-90℃ | 1.5-2 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Deep-steamed Sencha | 4-5g | 75-80℃ | 45 seconds - 1 minute | 1-2 times |
| Sencha in a pot | 4-5g | 85-90℃ | 1-1.5 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Gyokuro | 8-10g | 55-60℃ | 2-2.5 minutes | 3 times |
| Hojicha | 3-4 g | Boiling water | 30 seconds - 1 minute | 1-2 times |
| Genmai tea | 3-4 g | Boiling water | 30 seconds - 1 minute | 1-2 times |
| Bancha tea | 3 g | 30 seconds | 30 seconds | 1-2 times |
| Stem tea | 4-5g | 70-75℃ | 1 minute | 2 times |
| Bud tea | 3-4 g | 80℃ | 1.5 min | 2 times |
| Black tea (large leaves) | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 2-3 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Black tea ( small leaves) | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 1-2 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Assam | 5g | 95℃ | 3-4 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Earl Grey | 3g | 95℃ | 2-3 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Darjeeling | 3-3.5g | 85-95℃ | 2-2.5 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Ceylon Uva | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 45 seconds - 1 minute | 1-2 times |
| Pu'er tea | 5-6g | Boiling water | 45 seconds - 1 minute | 4-5 times |
| Chinese Green Tea, White Tea, Yellow Tea | 5-6g | 85-90℃ | 1-1.5 minutes | 3-4 times |
| Oolong tea ( large leaves) | 5g | Boiling water | 45 seconds - 1 minute | 2-3 times |
| Oolong tea (small leaves) | 6g | Boiling water | 45 seconds - 1 minute | 4-5 times |
| Flavored tea (black tea) | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 2.5-3 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Flavored tea (green tea) | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 2.5-3 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Flavored tea (oolong tea) | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 2.5-3 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Rooibos tea | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 3-5 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Herbal tea | 2.5-3g | Boiling water | 3 - 5 minutes | 1-2 times |
| Yerba mate tea | 2-3g | 75-85℃ | 3 - 5 minutes | 1-2 times |
The above is just a general brewing method.
By adjusting the amount of tea leaves and steeping time to suit the type of tea leaves and your personal preferences, you can find your own delicious cup of tea.
The taste of Japanese tea, Chinese green tea, and white tea changes dramatically depending on the temperature of the water, so be sure to try out different types.
Brewing at a high temperature brings out the aroma, while brewing at a low temperature enhances the flavor and sweetness.
Find your own delicious tea and enjoy a relaxing tea time.
