The Perfect Cup of Tea
Sebastian Beckwith, cofounder of In Pursuit of Tea, explains how best to brew your leaves.
Martha Stewart Living, March 2014
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Burcu Avsar
Ingredients
Directions
Cook's Notes
Heat & Steep
All times are for 12 ounces of water with 4 grams of leaves.
Black
205 degrees (just off a boil), 3 minutes
Green
180 degrees (when you see steam), 2 minutes
Tisane
205 degrees (just off a boil), 3 to 4 minutes
White
180 degrees (when you see steam), 2 minutes
Pu-erh
205 degrees (just off a boil), 3 minutes
Oolong
190 degrees to 205 degrees (just off a boil), 2 minutes