Water Temperature for Different Teas

Water temperature strongly affects taste. Too hot for delicate teas brings bitterness; too cool does not open the aroma.

Guidelines

• White and green: 75–85°C
• Light oolongs: 85–90°C
• Dark oolongs and black: 90–95°C
• Puer: near boiling

Practice without a thermometer

Let boiling water sit 1–3 minutes for delicate teas. For puer you can pour right away.

Common mistake

Brewing green or white with rolling boil “for strength”. Strength comes from leaf amount and time, not overheating.

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Try the same tea a bit cooler today and compare.