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​Brewing Loose Leaf Tea


To obtain the best flavor from your white and green tea,
infuse the leaves in water that is no hotter than 160-180 degrees.

Black and herbal tea leaves are dried longer until they turn a dark brown/black color making them heartier and using boiling water on them is the best way to get full flavor from them. When your water is at a rolling boil, the temperature is perfect.

White and green tea should infuse for 2-3 minutes in 160-180 degree water. If infused longer than 2-3 minutes White and Green tea can become bitter.  Black tea should infuse 4-5 minutes in 212-degree water (boiling water). If infused longer than 5 minutes black tea can become bitter. Herbal tea (tisanes) infuse for 5-7 or more minutes in 212-degree water (boiling water).

For stronger white, green, oolong and black teas, do not infuse it longer, add more tea leaves instead. 

White and green tea can be re-infused multiple times so, instead of throwing those infused tea leaves away, simply set them aside and re-infuse them with water for a second cup of tea. You can have your hot cup of tea in the morning, and then re-infuse the leaves in the afternoon to make iced tea.

Our teas all come with individual brewing recommendations to help guide you.
​Enjoy!!
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Sensational Teas specializes in Japanese iron teapots, kettles, tea accessories and fresh loose leaf teas.

Sensational Teas
Po Box 26, Corvallis, OR 97339
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(541) 887-0188
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