Brewing Instructions


As everyone has their own taste preference ie. some like their tea being stronger, while some like their tea a bit weaker, there is no standard instruction to brew a perfect cup of tea!  Here are some of the factors which may affect its taste:

	Quality of tea leaves
	Infusion time
	Amount of tea leaves used
	Water - temperature, quality, volume
	Tea pot - size, shape, material

This may sound complicated, but here are some easy tips to create that perfect cup of tea!

Rule 1 - The more tea leaves are used, the stronger the taste

Rule 2 - The longer the infusion time, the stronger the taste

Rule 3 - The greater of the amount of water used, the weaker the taste

Rule 4 - For the non-processed/non-fermented tea leaves (ie. green tea & white tea), brew at a lower temperature

Here is a set of recommended instructions for brewing the different types of tea.  Feel free to experiment with the rules above and create your perfect cup of tea!

White Tea
1. Place the tea leaves in a teapot (2 teaspoons per person)
2. Pour 80^oc water into the teapot (150ml per person)
3. Infuse the leaves for 2-4 mins

Green Tea
1. Place the tea leaves in a teapot (1 teaspoon per person)
2. Pour 80^oc water into the teapot (150ml per person)
3. Infuse the leaves for 1-2 mins

Oolong Tea
1. Place the tea leaves in a teapot (1 teaspoon per person)
2. Pour 90^oc water into the teapot (150ml per person)
3. Infuse the leaves for 2-3 mins

Black Tea
1. Place the tea leaves in a teapot (1 teaspoon per person)
2. Pour 100^oc water into the teapot (150ml per person)
3. Infuse the leaves for 1-2 mins