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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ROOTLY TEA FAQ
Loose-leaf tea is a healthier brew, steering clear of hidden nasties found in tea bags. Bags often contain chemicals, bleaches, and glues that sneak into your cup. These questionable additives can compromise the tea's purity and mess with your health. With loose leaves, you're skipping the shady stuff, enjoying a cleaner, richer flavor, and soaking up more of the good-for-you benefits. It's like sipping sunshine without the sneaky surprises that teabags might bring to the party. Cheers to tea that's pure, natural, and just downright better!
Steeping loose-leaf tea is a breeze! Grab a teaspoon of tea leaves, place them in a strainer, and pop it into your 8 oz cup. Boil water, let it cool a bit, then pour over the leaves. Steep for 3-5 minutes, remove the strainer, and voilà – a perfect cup of flavorful loose-leaf tea awaits!
Here are general recommendations for steeping times and temperatures based on different types of tea:
Green Tea:
Temperature: 175–185°F (80–85°C)
Steeping Time: 2–3 minutes
White Tea:
Temperature: 185–195°F (85–90°C)
Steeping Time: 4–5 minutes
Oolong Tea:
Temperature: 185–205°F (85–96°C)
Steeping Time: 3–5 minutes
Black Tea:
Temperature: 200–212°F (93–100°C)
Steeping Time: 3–5 minutes
Herbal Tea:
Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
Steeping Time: 5–12 minutes
Remember, these are general guidelines, and you can adjust based on personal preference. Experimenting with steeping times and temperatures is a great way to discover your perfect cup!
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