Green teas are the least processed, and unoxidized types of teas. Green teas taste best when brewed at temperatures between 140°F - 175°F (60°C to 79°C). Due to its higher levels of amino acids, Green teas picked earlier are steeped well at a lower temperature. Brewing it at this range of temperature will ensure the perseverance of the sweet flavors and the beneficial compounds.

White teas are made with the young and the minimally processed leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea shrub. White teas are mainly categorized as leafy White teas and bud-only White teas. Leafy White teas should be steeped for 2 to 3 minutes at a temperature of 176°F (80°C). Whereas the bud-only teas should be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes at a temperature of 190°F (88°C).

Black tea is an oxidized tea. These are stronger in flavors than other types of teas. The best temperature at which Black teas could be steeped ranges in between 208°F (98°C) to 215°F (102°C). The minimum time for steeping is 3 minutes and the maximum could be 5 minutes. Steeping more than this will make it taste bitter, and will also degrade its nutritiousness.

Oolong teas are the type of tea that is made by the process of withering the leaves of Camellia sinensis under the sunlight and oxidation. After this process, they are curled and twisted. Oolong teas are steeped well at 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°) for 5 minutes. Oolong tea leaves are well-known for multiple steeping. It releases unique aromatic flavors with each subsequent brew.

Herbal teas are called tisanes. These are the blend of various herbs, nutritional spices, and other medicinal parts of the tea shrubs. These are of two types- dried Herbal tea, and fresh Herbal tea. Dried Herbal teas like Chamomile, Peppermint, Hibiscus, Lemon Balm should be steeped at 212°F (100°C) for 7 minutes. Fresh Herbal tea like Ginger, Bay leaf, Turmeric should be steeped at the same temperature but for only 3 minutes to preserve its tender flavors.

Packed with vitamins, and antioxidants fruit teas are the best caffeine-free version of these. These are the first pick of the tea enthusiast who is somehow caffeine sensitive. The fruity-nutty flavors are just what gives your dull mood a quick energetic push. Fruit teas could be steeped for 95°F (35°C) to 200°F (93°C) for around 10 minutes.