How long should I steep green tea?

Most green teas like 70–80°C water for 1–2 minutes on the first steep, then 30 seconds longer for each re-steep.

How long should I steep oolong?

Oolong likes 90°C water for 2–3 minutes. Whole-leaf oolongs can re-steep four to six times.

Is six minutes really enough for a tea ritual?

Yes. Six minutes is long enough to brew, breathe, and write a single honest journal line — and short enough to do every day.

— the practice

how do I do a six-minute tea ritual?

Pour, wait six minutes, take six sips, write one sentence. Then return tomorrow.

01Boil. Measure one teaspoon per cup.

02Pour. Let the leaves meet the water.

03Wait. Notice what fills the waiting.

04Sip. Six small sips, if you can.

05Write. One sentence in the journal.

06Return. Tomorrow, same time.

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