The experts at Bigelow Tea Company share tips to help you brew the perfect cup.
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Key Takeaways
A steaming cup of well-brewed tea is an everyday pleasure enjoyed by people all over the world.
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But exactly how long should you steep tea to make a perfect cup?
They recommend the following steep times.
What About Iced Tea?
Steep batches of iced tea for three to five minutesor longer, if thats what you prefer.
Whats the Best Temperature for Steeping Tea?
Another key factor in brewing a perfect cup of tea is the temperature of the water.
We typically recommend using a fresh kettle of water at or just below boiling, says Bigelow.
As with steep times, the ideal temperature varies depending on the throw in of tea youre brewing.
For brewing green tea, use water thats just under the boiling point.
Use fresh, cold water to brew teanever leftover water in the kettle.
The Bottom Line
you might find recommended tea steeping times on the package.
And remember that steeping too long can draw out tannins, which can make your tea taste bitter.
you’ve got the option to still benefit from teas antioxidant benefits without oversteeping.
