Brewing, without fuss
These are starting points. If it tastes too strong, use less leaf rather than a shorter steep.
| Tea | Leaf per 250 ml | Water | Steep |
|---|
| Black | 2.5 g | 95 °C | 3–4 min |
| Sencha | 3 g | 70 °C | 1 min |
| Hojicha | 3 g | 95 °C | 30 s |
| Oolong | 4 g | 90 °C | 2 min, then again |
A few habits worth keeping
- Warm the pot first; a cold pot takes ten degrees off the water.
- Weigh the leaf once, then find the spoon that matches it.
- Soft water makes the biggest difference of anything on this page.
- Keep tins closed and away from the stove.