What temperature should my water be?

Quick Answer

Boiling water suits black and herbal teas, but green and white teas prefer it a little cooler, around 80°C.

A Little More

Delicate green and white teas can turn bitter and grassy if scalded with fully boiling water, since their leaves are more tender than black tea leaves. If you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle, simply boil the water and let it sit for a minute or two before pouring over green tea, that's usually enough to bring it down to the right range.

Teaspoon Tip

No thermometer needed, just count to sixty after boiling before you pour over green tea.

Fancy Trying It?

- Green Tea
- Gunpowder Green
- English Breakfast

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