Common tea brewing methods and equipment, such as steeping time, water temperature, and gaiwan versus teapot, one method per card.
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- Gaiwan
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A three-piece lidded cup (lid, cup, saucer) used for brewing tea.- Western-style tea brewing
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Brewing a large amount of tea in one infuser or pot, typically for one person or small group.- Gongfu tea brewing
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Chinese method using small cups, multiple short infusions, and precise techniques.- Best water temperature for green tea
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160-180°F (70-80°C).- Best water temperature for black tea
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195-212°F (90-100°C).- Best water temperature for white tea
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160-180°F (70-80°C).- Best water temperature for oolong tea
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195-210°F (90-99°C).- Best water temperature for pu-erh tea
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195-212°F (90-100°C).- Best water temperature for herbal tea
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195-212°F (90-100°C).- Green tea steeping time
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2-4 minutes.- Black tea steeping time
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3-5 minutes.- White tea steeping time
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3-5 minutes.- Herbal tea steeping time
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5-10 minutes.- Mesh ball infuser
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A device that holds loose leaf tea in hot water, removable when steeping is complete.- Kyusu
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A Japanese teapot with a side handle, traditionally used for brewing green tea.
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