Water Temperatures For Preparing Tea
Below are some guidelines on water temperatures for various oxidation percentages of teas, in all cases bring water to boil first then cool to desired temperature:
|
Type and Oxidation Level |
Water Temperature |
||
| ^ | 100% | 212F | 100C |
| ^ | 90% | 212F | 100C |
| Red
^ (Black in the west) |
80% | 212F | 100C |
| Pu-er | 70% | 193F | 90C |
| ^ | 60% | 185F | 88C |
| Oolong ^ | 50% | 185F | 88C |
| ^^^ | 40% | 185F | 88C |
| ^^^ | 30% | 185F | 88C |
| ^^^ | 20% | 180F | 82C |
| White^
Yellow^ (Eastern)Black^ |
10% | 180F | 82C |
| Green | 0% | 158F | 70C |