how long steep tea
BUT remember, the general rules still apply. Now, letâs quickly go through the most popular types of tea and their perfect steeping conditions. 1  Black tea: 0.5 teaspoon per cup; water temperature 96Â°C (205Â°F); steep for 3 minutes.  Green tea: 1 tsp/cup; temp. 65-80Â°C (150-175Â°F); 3-4 minutes.