Tea Steeping Calculator

Get the right steeping time, water temperature and leaf amount for your tea.

Usage Tip

Use one teaspoon of leaves per cup, and a little more for larger mugs.

Steep Time
— minutes
For your tea
THE MATH
leaves ≈ 1 tsp per 240 ml; time and temp by tea type
Delicate teas (green, white) need cooler water; black and herbal take near-boiling.
Over-steeping, especially green tea, brings out bitterness.
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