Brewing tea doesn’t have to feel complicated. There is no single perfect method. What matters most is that you enjoy the cup in front of you.

Still, a few principles help you get the most out of your leaves.

Which style suits you?

The way you brew your tea shapes the experience.

Gong Fu Style

For those who enjoy slowing down.

Brewing in a small vessel with a higher leaf ratio and multiple short infusions allows the tea to unfold gradually. Each steep reveals a new layer - aroma, texture, depth.

It’s hands-on and attentive. Ideal for high quality loose leaf teas.

Single Brewing in a Larger Pot

For everyday moments.

One infusion in a larger vessel creates a balanced, steady cup. Simple, reliable, and perfect for sharing.

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There is no wrong choice.
Some teas shine in Gong Fu style. Others feel right in a generous teapot.

Experiment and notice what you prefer.

Gong fu

Ging Fu brewing means making multiple short infusions. A traditional Chinese method using a small vessel. The same leaves are brewed several times, each infusion offering a slightly different expression.

How to brew

Leaf quantity
5–7 g per 100 ml water
Use a teapot, gaiwan, or any small pouring vessel.

Water temperature
White & green teas: 65–80 Β°C
Oolong, black & dark teas: 80–100 Β°C(Temperature guidance is printed on every pack.)

Steep time
Start with 10–30 seconds.
Pour fully into your cup.
For each additional infusion, increase the steep time slightly.

Adjusting strength
Too light β†’ extend time slightly
Too strong β†’ shorten the next infusion

Single-Steeping

One infusion in a larger vessel

How to brew

Leaf quantity
1 teaspoon (approx. 2–3 g) per 250 ml water

Water temperature
White & green teas: 65–80 Β°C
Oolong, black & dark teas: 80–100 Β°C

Steep time
3–5 minutes

Adjust leaf quantity or time to suit your taste.

A note on quality

Good tea is forgiving.


If the leaves are well sourced and carefully processed, they will still reward you - even if the timing isn’t exact.

Trust your senses.

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