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Steeping time guide
Under-steep and the cup tastes thin; over-steep and it can turn bitter. Here's how long to brew each type of botanical, with a per-herb reference table.
| Botanical type | Steep | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicate flowers | 3–4 min | Infuse | Stop early to stay sweet |
| Leaves | 5–7 min | Infuse | Cover to trap aroma |
| Fruits & hibiscus | 6–8 min | Infuse | Longer = more tart |
| Roots & bark | 8–12 min | Simmer | Decoct, don't just steep |
| Seeds | 7–10 min | Infuse | Crush lightly first |
Steeping time for 25+ botanicals
| Herbal tea | Steep | °C | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Herbal Blend | 4 min | 90°C | Read |
| Lavender Tea | 4 min | 95°C | Read |
| Rose Tea | 4 min | 90°C | Read |
| Butterfly Pea Flower Tea | 5 min | 90°C | Read |
| Chamomile Tea | 5 min | 96°C | Read |
| Moringa Tea | 5 min | 85°C | Read |
| Sage Tea | 5 min | 96°C | Read |
| Best Evening & Bedtime Herbal Teas | 6 min | 96°C | Read |
| Elderflower Tea | 6 min | 95°C | Read |
| Lemon Balm Tea | 6 min | 96°C | Read |
| Lemongrass Tea | 6 min | 100°C | Read |
| Morning Herbal Drinks | 6 min | 100°C | Read |
| Peppermint Tea | 6 min | 100°C | Read |
| Seasonal Herbal Teas | 6 min | 96°C | Read |
| Spearmint Tea | 6 min | 100°C | Read |
| Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea | 6 min | 96°C | Read |
| Hibiscus Tea | 7 min | 100°C | Read |
| Licorice Root Tea | 7 min | 100°C | Read |
| Rooibos Tea | 7 min | 100°C | Read |
| Cinnamon Herbal Tea | 8 min | 100°C | Read |
| Fennel Tea | 8 min | 100°C | Read |
| Ginger Tea | 8 min | 100°C | Read |
| Nettle Tea | 8 min | 100°C | Read |
| Dandelion Tea | 9 min | 100°C | Read |
| Echinacea Tea | 10 min | 100°C | Read |
| Rosehip Tea | 10 min | 100°C | Read |
| Turmeric Tea (Golden Infusion) | 10 min | 100°C | Read |
Questions & answers
Steeping time FAQs
Most herbal infusions want 5–10 minutes — longer than true tea, because botanicals release flavour more slowly. Flowers need less; roots and bark need more.
It can. A few herbs (chamomile, some flowers) turn slightly bitter or hay-like if left too long. Taste toward the end of the range and stop when it's right.
Many roots, seeds and hearty blends re-steep well for a second, slightly longer infusion. Try our multi-infusion timer.