Mastering Tea Preparation Techniques for Ultimate Flavor

When it comes to preparing tea, the process is more than just brewing leaves in hot water. To truly experience the ultimate flavor and aroma of your favorite tea, mastering the tea preparation techniques is essential. At Dojoleaf, we are passionate about providing not just high-quality teas but also educating our customers on the art of tea preparation.

General Principles of Tea Preparation

The first step in mastering tea is understanding that each type requires a unique approach. Delicate teas need gentleness, while robust ones demand strength. The right water temperature and steeping time bring out each tea’s essence.

• White tea: 70–80°C, steep 2–4 minutes

• Green tea: 70–80°C, steep 2–3 minutes

• Oolong tea: 80–90°C, steep 1–3 minutes

• Black tea: 95–100°C, steep 3–5 minutes

• Pu-erh tea: 95–100°C, steep 4–6 minutes

• Herbal infusions: 95–100°C, steep 5–10 minutes

  
  

Steeping too briefly leaves a weak cup, while too long can cause bitterness. Balance is key, respect the time, respect the leaf.

Dojoleaf’s Selection: Brewing Our Signature Teas

At Dojoleaf, the leaf is at the center of everything we do. By choosing loose leaf tea, grown without pesticides or synthetic chemicals, we preserve the integrity of flavors while respecting ancestral craftsmanship. Here are the brewing guidelines for our curated teas (12-15g/l):

• Genmaicha (Japan): 75°C, steep 2–3 minutes

• Jasmine (China): 75°C, steep 2–3 minutes

• Oolong (China/Taiwan): 80°C, steep 1–3 minutes

• Assam (India): 100°C, steep 3–5 minutes

• Earl Grey (Blend): 100°C, steep 3–5 minutes

• Rooibos (South Africa): 100°C, steep 7–10 minutes

  
  

Each of these teas tells a story: the roasted rice of Genmaicha offering comfort, Assam’s malty depth reflecting India’s plains, Rooibos carrying the wild sweetness of South Africa.

The Role of Water

Even the finest leaves lose their brilliance if prepared with poor-quality water. Tea is more than leaves, it is water infused with their essence. That is why the choice of water is just as vital as temperature or time.

At Dojoleaf, we recommend using filtered or spring water, free of chlorine and heavy minerals. Impurities can mask delicate aromas or create unwanted flavors. Pure water allows the tea leaf to express itself fully, clean, balanced, and authentic.

This simple adjustment transforms the drinking experience: the same tea can taste flat with tap water, yet vibrant and complex with clean water. Respecting the water means respecting the tea.

The Dojo Philosophy

The word Dojo means “place of learning” in Japanese, and this philosophy guides us. For us, tea is not just a beverage, it is a discipline, a path of discovery. Each cup becomes a dojo: a space of respect, mastery, and mindfulness.

At Dojoleaf, we accompany you on this journey, helping you understand the terroirs, aromas, and traditions that make tea so rich. With our teas, you do not simply drink, you learn, explore, and connect.

Conclusion: Brewing with Respect

To master tea preparation is to practice respect: for the leaf, for the water, for tradition, and for your own moment of pause. Whether you are steeping a delicate white tea or one of Dojoleaf’s signature blends, attention to temperature, steeping time, and water quality makes all the difference.

When you sip with Dojoleaf, you embrace authenticity, sustainability, and expertise. Each leaf we share is a piece of nature preserved in its purest form, ready to be discovered in your cup.

In every sip, you taste the world.

Need advice in selecting your teas? Contact us at contact@dojoleaf.com with your questions.