Sincerely Steeping Guide
Strong, structured, and comforting.
British Style
Best for:
Black teas, breakfast blends, Earl Grey, Kenyan and Assam styles.
How to Brew
- 1 teaspoon (2–3g) per 8 oz (240ml)
- Freshly boiled water (98–100°C / 185–195°F)
- Steep 3–5 minutes
For a richer cup, add milk after steeping.
For iced tea, steep slightly stronger and pour over ice.
Layered, evolving, intentional.
Chinese Style
Best for:
Oolong, Pu-erh, White tea, High-quality black teas like Gilded Peaks.
How to Brew (Gaiwan Method)
- 5–6g per 100ml
- 90–100°C water (adjust slightly for green/white teas)
- Steep 10–30 seconds
- Re-steep multiple times, increasing gradually
Each infusion reveals new notes — florals, honey, cocoa, mineral depth.
Fresh, umami, and grassy.
Japanese Style
Best for:
Sencha and Matcha (prepared differently).
How to Brew (Sencha-style)
- 1 teaspoon (2g) per 6 oz (180ml)
- 70–80°C (158–176°F) water
- Steep 45–75 seconds
Re-steep 2–3 times, increasing time slightly each infusion.
How to prepare (Traditional Bowl Method)
- Prepare 1–2 grams (½–1 teaspoon) matcha
- Add 60–75ml (2–2.5 oz) hot (not boiling) water
- Whisk briskly in a zigzag motion (like “W”) until frothy.
Drink immediately while smooth and suspended.