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Tea Steep Timer & Temperature Guide.

The two things that make or break a cup are water temperature and steep time, and most teas are ruined by water that's too hot or a steep that runs too long. Pick your tea below and get the exact numbers, plus a built-in timer so you never oversteep again. Free, no sign-up.

Twinings English Breakfast

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Twinings English Breakfast

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The timer.

Temperatures and times are sensible starting ranges, tea is personal, so adjust to taste, and remember loose leaf re-steeps (drop a little time off the first infusion). Not medical advice; most true teas contain caffeine.

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  1. Go deeperThe full temperature & time chart.Every type, the °F/°C ranges, ratios, and how re-steeping changes the numbers.
  2. Get the gearThe best variable-temp kettles.A gooseneck kettle with set-the-degree control is the single best tea upgrade.

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