What this calculator does
Tea steeping guide works out recommended water temperature and steep time by tea type, and leaves needed for a batch. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaSteep time and temperature from standard tea-type brewing guidance; leaves needed = cups × grams per cup
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Tea type | Choose from White tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, Pu-erh tea, Herbal / tisane. |
| Cups to brew | A number. Starts at 4. |
| Tea leaves per cup (g) | A number, measured in g. Starts at 2.5. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with cups to brew
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while cups to brew varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.