Temperature, timing, and ratios
Tea Brewing
The practical mechanics of a good cup: how hot the water should be, how long to steep, how much leaf to use, and how to fix a brew that tastes off.
Loose-Leaf Tea Water Temperature Guide
The single biggest cause of bitter tea is water that is too hot. Here are the temperatures we brew at, by tea type.
7 min read
Steeping Time Guide: How Long to Brew Each Tea
Timing charts for every major tea type, plus how to re-steep leaves so one scoop makes three good cups.
6 min read
Tea-to-Water Ratios That Actually Work
How much leaf per cup, why teaspoons lie, and the cheap scale habit that fixed our inconsistent brews.
5 min read
Cold Brew Tea: The Easiest Method for Beginners
Cold brewing is nearly impossible to get wrong, needs no kettle, and produces a sweeter, smoother cup.
5 min read
How to Brew Green Tea Without Bitterness
Green tea turns bitter for three predictable reasons. Fix those and it tastes sweet, grassy and smooth every time.
6 min read
Gongfu Brewing for Beginners
Lots of leaf, little water, very short steeps. Here is how to run a gongfu session with equipment you probably already own.
8 min read
How Much Caffeine Is in Your Tea?
Real ranges by tea type, what actually changes the number in your cup, and how to brew for less caffeine.
6 min read
9 Tea Brewing Mistakes Beginners Make
The habits that quietly ruin good leaf — and the one-line fix for each of them.
6 min read