date:Aug 13, 2019
It's not just time, but it's also temperature to consider when making the ideal cup of tea. Different teas prefer different temperatures to get the best taste and healthiest compounds.
Here are the ideal steeping times and temperatures, according to the experts, depending on the type of tea you're making.
Black tea
Steep your black tea 3 to 5 minutes whether you're using tea bags or loose-leaf tea.
In most cases, this is the only water for tea that should be boiled at temperatures between 2