Use filtered or spring water : your tea will only be as good as your water.
Black Tea : Heat water to a rolling boil 
Use 1 level teaspoon/ 8 oz. cup
4-6 min. steep
Darjeeling: 3 min.
Oolong Tea : Heat water to a rolling boil.
Use 1 level teaspoon/ 8 oz. cup.
1-2 min. steep.
Herbal Tea : Heat water to a rolling boil.
Use 1 level teaspoon/ 8 oz. cup.
5-7 min. steep.
Green Tea : This step is very important !! : Heat water to steam: not boiling !!! If your water does come to a boil,allow it to settle for 45-60 sec. before preparing your tea. This will prevent it from becoming bitter...
Use 1 level teaspoon/ 8 oz. cup.
Steep for 2- 3 min.
White Tea is prepared like green tea except that it requires a 3-5 min. steep. Re-steep 2-3 times.
Rooibos can be steeped from 7-10 minutes and may continue steeping indefinitely. Rooibos cannot be over steeped and will not get bitter. The flavor will simply get stronger as steeping time increases.
These guidelines are for reference only---
experimentation may yield the perfect cup for your palate. Now sit back and enjoy!!!.
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