Tea Type Water Temperature Grams of Tea per 100ml Comments
Green Tea 70°C – 80°C 1.4 – 1.8g This range is ideal for different green tea varieties and can help avoid bitterness.
Black/ Breakfast Tea  90°C – 95°C 1.5 – 2g A standard for stronger, traditional black teas like English Breakfast.
Herbal Tea 85°C – 95°C 1.8 – 2g Herbal teas often require more tea due to the larger leaves and lighter flavour profile.
White Tea/ Yellow Tea 90°C – 95°C
1.2g-2g Specialty teas (e.g. high end oolongs, rare whites, yellow tea) often change based on how you infuse them, such as with a Gaiwan or teapot.
Oolong Tea 90°C – 95°C 2g Oolongs often need a bit more tea for a balanced brew, especially for more tightly rolled leaves.
Pu'er Tea (Roasted) 90°C – 95°C 1.2g Roasted pu'er can be more intense, so a slightly lower amount works well.
Pu'er Tea (Raw) 90°C – 95°C 1.4g Raw puer tends to be a bit milder than roasted puerh, requiring a slightly higher amount of tea.

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