Last updated: July 2026 Oolong tea is best steeped at 85–90°C for 2–3 minutes, though the exact time depends on how much the leaf was oxidized. Oolong is a partially oxidized tea — somewhere between green and black...

The humble tea kettle has been a kitchen staple for centuries, yet water temperature is one of the most overlooked variables in home brewing. Get it right, and a good tea becomes exceptional. Get it wrong, and even...

Should You Steep or Boil Tea? Temperature Guide for Every Type One of the most common mistakes new tea drinkers make is using boiling water for every cup. For black tea, that's fine. For white or green tea,...