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How Long to Steep Tea

Last updated: September 29, 2026

This chart is a quick reference for water temperature, steep time, and brewing method, shown for 1, 2, and 4 cups. It's meant as a starting point, not a fixed rule. Whenever a video recipe gives its own instructions, follow the recipe. Ingredients vary by season and cut, so taste as you go and adjust the steep to what's in your cup.

1 cup = 8 oz (240 ml)
2 cups = 16 oz (480 ml)
4 cups = 32 oz (960 ml)

Flowers

Ingredient: Dried butterfly pea flower
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (4 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (8 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (16 g)

Ingredient: Dried calendula petals
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 2 tsp (3 g)
2 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)
4 cups: 8 tsp (12 g)

Ingredient: Dried chamomile flowers
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (2 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (4 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (8 g)

Chamomile: skip it if you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, or chrysanthemums.

Not medical advice. If you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a health condition, check with your doctor before trying an herb that is new to you.

Ingredient: Dried cornflower petals
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Dried elderflowers
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 2.5 tbsp (3 g)
2 cups: 5 tbsp (6 g)
4 cups: 10 tbsp (12 g)

Ingredient: Dried hibiscus (calyces)
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 2 tsp (3.5 g)
2 cups: 4 tsp (7 g)
4 cups: 8 tsp (14 g)

Ingredient: Dried lavender buds
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (3 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)

Ingredient: Dried linden flower
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (3 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (6 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (12 g)

Ingredient: Dried orange blossom
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp
2 cups: 2 tsp
4 cups: 4 tsp

Ingredient: Dried osmanthus flowers
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (2 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (4 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (8 g)

Ingredient: Dried rose petals / buds
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑8 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (2 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (4 g)

Soft/aromatic leaves

Ingredient: Dried lemon balm
Water temperature: 195 °F (91 °C)
Steep time: 4‑7 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (3 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)

Ingredient: Dried lemon verbena
Water temperature: 195 °F (91 °C)
Steep time: 4‑7 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (3 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)

Ingredient: Dried peppermint leaf
Water temperature: 195 °F (91 °C)
Steep time: 4‑7 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (2.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (5 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (10 g)

Ingredient: Dried spearmint leaf
Water temperature: 195 °F (91 °C)
Steep time: 4‑7 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp
2 cups: 2 tsp
4 cups: 4 tsp

Tough/woody leaves

Ingredient: Bay leaf (dried, whole)
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 piece
2 cups: 2 pieces
4 cups: 4 pieces

Ingredient: Dried dandelion leaf
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp
2 cups: 2 tsp
4 cups: 4 tsp

Ingredient: Dried lemongrass
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (2.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (5 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (10 g)

Ingredient: Dried nettle leaf
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (2.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (5 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (10 g)

Ingredient: Dried oregano
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.3 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (2.6 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (5.2 g)

Ingredient: Dried raspberry leaf
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tbsp
2 cups: 2 tbsp
4 cups: 4 tbsp

Ingredient: Dried rosemary
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (3 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)

Ingredient: Dried thyme
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 8‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.3 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (2.6 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (5.2 g)

Roots and bark

Ingredient: Dried dandelion root
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 15‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 1 tbsp
2 cups: 2 tbsp
4 cups: 4 tbsp

Ingredient: Fresh ginger, sliced or grated
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 15‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 1.25 tsp (2.5 g)
2 cups: 2.5 tsp (5 g)
4 cups: 5 tsp (10 g)

Ingredient: Roasted chicory root
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 15‑20 min
Method: Simmer

Ingredient: Roasted dandelion root
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 15‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 2 tsp
2 cups: 4 tsp
4 cups: 8 tsp

Whole spices

Ingredient: Cardamom pods
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 3 pieces
2 cups: 6 pieces
4 cups: 12 pieces

Ingredient: Cinnamon stick
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 1 piece
2 cups: 2 pieces
4 cups: 4 pieces

Ingredient: Vanilla bean / pod
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 0.5 tsp
2 cups: 1 tsp
4 cups: 2 tsp

Ingredient: Whole cloves
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Simmer
1 cup: 3 pieces
2 cups: 6 pieces
4 cups: 12 pieces

Ground spices

Ingredient: Ground allspice
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground cardamom
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground cinnamon
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground cloves
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground ginger
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground nutmeg
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Ground turmeric
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑10 min
Method: Infusion

Berries and fruit

Ingredient: Dried bilberries
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tbsp (10 g)
2 cups: 2 tbsp (20 g)
4 cups: 4 tbsp (40 g)

Ingredient: Dried cranberries
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp
2 cups: 2 tsp
4 cups: 4 tsp

Ingredient: Dried rose hips
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 10‑20 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (3.3 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (6.6 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (13.2 g)

Dried peel / zest

Ingredient: Dried apple peel
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑15 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1 tsp (1.5 g)
2 cups: 2 tsp (3 g)
4 cups: 4 tsp (6 g)

Ingredient: Dried lemon peel / zest
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑15 min
Method: Infusion

Ingredient: Dried orange peel / zest
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑15 min
Method: Infusion

Rooibos leaf

Ingredient: Rooibos leaves
Water temperature: 205 °F (96 °C)
Steep time: 5‑7 min
Method: Infusion
1 cup: 1.5 tsp (3.75 g)
2 cups: 3 tsp (7.5 g)
4 cups: 6 tsp (15 g)