The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Tea water temperature shapes flavor: use 160 to 180°F for green tea, 175 to 190°F for white, 180 to 205°F for oolong, 195 to 212°F for black, and 200 to 212°F for herbal infusions. Essential Concepts: Cooler water reduces bitterness in delicate leaves; hotter water extracts dense ingredients.
Tea bag squeezing can make tea slightly stronger, but it may also release concentrated compounds that create bitterness and astringency.
Essential Concepts
Remove the bag after steeping; for stronger tea, use more tea rather than squeezing.
