So, here's a rough guide to get you started: for black tea, steep for 3-5 minutes, for green tea, 2-3 minutes, and for herbal tea, 5-7 minutes. But, don't take this as gospel - experiment and find your perfect steep! After all, tea is a personal preference, and what works for your friend might not work for you.
Now, you might be wondering, what happens if you over-steep or under-steep your tea? Well, let's just say it's not the end of the world, but it can be a bit of a bummer. Over-steeping can make your tea taste bitter, while under-steeping can make it taste, well, watery. Not exactly what you want from your perfect cuppa!
Tea Steeping Times Chart | Country & Victorian Times
But, here's a fun fact: did you know that some teas, like white tea, are so delicate that they require a special steeping time? We're talking 1-2 minutes, max! While others, like pu-erh tea, can be steeped multiple times, with each steeping revealing a new dimension of flavor.
