How to make the perfect cup of tea (hot)
How to make iced tea

How to make a perfect cup of tea (hot)

Black Teas
Prepare with boiling water, and brew for five minutes. Recommended ratio is one teaspoon of leaves per cup of water.

Green Teas
Prepare with water that is cooler-than-boiling (180F) and brew for three minutes. Recommended ratio is one teaspoon per cup of water for the relatively heavy Japanese greens (Sencha) and slightly more for the light Chinese greens.

Oolong Teas
Dark oolong teas taste best when prepared with boiling water, and brewed for seven minutes. Dark oolong leaves tend to be voluminous, and the recommended ratio is two teaspoon of leaves per cup of water. Lighter oolong teas taste best when prepared with water that is cooler-than-boiling (180F) and brewed for three to five minutes. Recommended ratio is one teaspoon per cup of water.

Herbal and Rooibos Teas
Prepare with boiling water, and brew for up to seven minutes. Recommended ratio is one teaspoon of leaves (or fruits) per cup of water.

How to make a perfect cup of tea (hot)

To make a great cup of iced tea, use 1/3 cup of water and 2/3 ice.