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Fixing the perfect cup of tea requires not only the right tea leaves, but also the correct water temperature to steep them in. Sure, you can boil water and pour it over a tea bag and make a cup of tea that tastes ok. But to bring out the real flavor, the water has to be the correct temperature for the type of tea leaves that you are using. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, the Chef’sChoice SmartKettle will take care of it for you. It heats water faster than your stove top or microwave to the ideal and precise temperature you select with an accuracy of 2ºF. Its convenient “KeepWarm” feature maintains the desired temperature until you are ready to pour. Thirsty for a nice cup of White Tea? Then get your own SmartKettle for $99.99.
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Got to get one for my tea drinking sister!
But how are you supposed to know what temperature you need to heat it up for your teabags? I’ve heard of different temperatures working for different coffee beans, but never for teabags!
But how are you supposed to know what temperature you need to heat it up for your teabags? I’ve heard of different temperatures working for different coffee beans, but never for teabags!
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!
Just as with different coffee beans there are diff temps depending on the types of teas and how delicate they are. Also remember some teas like oolong can endure more than one steep not to mention you are supposed to steep them more than once…each time you steep you get a changing aroma and flavor
Green Tea 160 degrees 1 – 3 minutes
White Tea 180 degrees 4 – 8 minutes
Oolong Tea 190 degrees 1 – 8 minutes
Black Tea Rolling Boil 3 – 5 minutes
Herbal Rolling Boil 5 – 8 minutes