Optional: Wait for the water to cool off. Some teas are steeped with boiling water, while some are steeped in water that’s slightly cooler. Experiment with your tea to find what works best.
If milk is desired, add into the cup. Some believe adding milk before the hot water is best, others feel tea brews best in hot water, and don’t add milk until the tea is done steeping.
About one minute for green tea. Three to six minutes for black tea. Six to eight minutes for Oolong teas Eight to twelve minutes for herbal teas. Note: if you like stronger tea, don’t steep longer—add more tea, instead.
If sweetener is desired, place a spoon of sugar or honey into the cup and stir thoroughly.
