Optimum Water Temperatures for Tea & Matcha
Optimum Water Temperatures
Best room temperature, 24 degrees Centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit)
Here are some traditional methods. Also useful as a guide if you have an electronic water heater.
Boiling hot water, 100 °C (212°F)
Pour water from the kettle into a thermos flask or bottle. 97°C (206°F)
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A good temperature for Netto Gyokuro, Netto Sencha, Genmaicha, Gyokuro Tea bags.
Cool for 2 minutes.
80°C(176°F)
A good temperature for Matcha.
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70°C (158°F)
A good temperature for Fukamushi cha.
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60°C (140°F)
A good temperature for Uji Tezumi Gyokuro.
Allow less time for cooling the water during winter.