Matcha Time Cafe
Matcha
Time Cafe
Brewing
We carry a good many teas and they each have their own “Best Brewing” guidelines. This chart covers most of the teas we carry. If you don't see your tea listed here, give us a call and we'll gladly help you out.
Please note: We provide accurate measurements in grams for consistency. The tablespoon (TBS) measurements are approximate. Please be aware that each tea has a different weight per volume so a common volume measurement is not possible.
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Gyokuro |
140°F |
90 sec (1 min) |
10g (2 oz water) |
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Sencha |
180°F |
3 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Kuki Sencha (Kukicha) |
185°F |
3 min (2 min) |
4.5g |
7g |
8g |
11g |
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(Kuki) Houjicha |
185°F |
3-4 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Premium Houjicha |
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Genmaicha |
180°F |
3 min |
3g |
4.5g |
5.3g |
7.5g |
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Bancha |
185°F |
3 min (4.5 min) |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Kyo (Iri) Bancha |
212°F |
10 min |
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10g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Silver Needle |
185°F |
4-5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Ancient Moonlight |
185°F |
4-5 min |
6g |
9g |
11g |
15g |
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Peach Blossom |
185°F |
5-6 min |
2.5g |
3.8g |
5g |
7.5g |
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White Peony |
185°F |
3-5 min |
3g |
4.5g |
5.3g |
7.5g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Iron Goddess of Mercy |
195°F |
4-5 min |
6g |
9g |
11g |
15g |
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Wuyi Oolong |
200°F |
3-4 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Coconut Oolong |
185°F |
4 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Peach Oolong |
200°F |
3-4 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Golden Assam |
212°F |
4 min (5 min) |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Ancient Golden Yunnan |
212°F |
4 min (5 min) |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Ceylon Single Estate |
212°F |
4-5 min |
3g |
4.5g |
5.3g |
7.5g |
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Earl Grey |
212°F |
4 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Ancient Pu-erh Tuo Cha |
212°F |
5 min |
1 disc |
1 disc |
1 disc |
1-2 disc |
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Saiqing Pu-erh Vintage |
180°F |
4-5 min |
4g |
6g |
7g |
10g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Masala Chai |
212°F |
5 min |
6g |
9g |
11g |
15g |
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Masala Chai Latte |
Add 13g (about 2 TBS) tea leaves directly to 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup whole milk and bring to simmer for 3 minutes. Add 1-2 TBS sugar, strain to cup and serve. |
13g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Apple Ginseng |
212°F |
5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Bergamot Sage |
212°F |
5 min |
2g |
3g |
3.5g |
5g |
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Hibiscus Berry |
212°F |
5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Yerba Maté Lemongrass |
212°F |
5-6 min |
3g |
4.5g |
5.3g |
7.5g |
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Tangerine Ginger |
212°F |
5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Turmeric Ginger |
212°F |
5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Tea |
Temperature |
Steep Time 1st (2nd) |
12 oz Cup |
16 oz Cup |
16 oz Pot |
24 oz Pot |
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Earl Grey Rooibos |
212°F |
5-7 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
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Ginger Lime Rooibos |
212°F |
4-5 min |
5g |
7.5g |
9g |
13g |
Matcha preparation: Please contact us. We would be happy to demonstrate and explain how to prepare Matcha in the proper way. Done incorrectly, the results will be unsatisfactory and waste your expensive Matcha.
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