Tea, brewed properly — a small journal of leaves and method

How Long to Steep Tea: Times and Temps for 7 Types

Most tea steeps in 2 to 5 minutes, with time and water temperature working together.

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Tea Types · 2026-07-19

Types of Tea Explained: 6 True Teas and How They Differ

All true tea comes from one plant, Camellia sinensis, and the six types — white, green, yellow, oolong, black, and pu-erh — differ mainly in how the leaf.

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Brewing Basics Tea Types