Temperatures, times and ratios for brewing tea at home.https://steepanto.com/en-CAhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/best-season-for-assam-tea-harvesthttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/best-season-for-assam-tea-harvestAssam is harvested in three flushes, spring to autumn. Compare first, second and third flush dates and find which harvest suits your cup.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/chamomile-tea-from-dried-flowers-recipehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/chamomile-tea-from-dried-flowers-recipeBrew chamomile tea from dried flowers with a clear dose per cup, water temperature and steep time, plus scaling tips for multi-cup pots.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/caffeine-content-of-matcha-per-gramhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/caffeine-content-of-matcha-per-gramMatcha holds about 19 to 44 mg of caffeine per gram of powder. Learn how powder weight sets the total in your cup and how to measure it accurately.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/cold-brew-green-tea-steeping-time-in-fridgehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/cold-brew-green-tea-steeping-time-in-fridgeCold brew green tea steeps in the fridge over hours, not minutes. Learn how long to steep loose-leaf green tea cold, and how the result differs from hot brewing.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/clay-vs-glass-teapot-for-green-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/clay-vs-glass-teapot-for-green-teaDoes clay or glass suit green tea better? Learn how clay porosity can mute fresh notes and carry flavour over, and why a dedicated pot helps.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/difference-between-green-and-black-tea-leaveshttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/difference-between-green-and-black-tea-leavesGreen and black tea share one plant. Learn how withering, shaping and oxidation separate them, and how each handling path shapes flavour and brewing.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/does-filtered-tap-water-improve-tea-tastehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/does-filtered-tap-water-improve-tea-tasteFiltered tap water helps tea only if your tap has chlorine, ammonia or iron off-tastes. See when filtration changes the cup and when it won't.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/cold-brew-white-tea-recipe-with-ratiohttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/cold-brew-white-tea-recipe-with-ratioCold brew white tea works best at 10 to 12 g/L per published guidance. Here's how to measure leaf, adjust strength and brew a clean, light cup at home.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/does-hard-water-ruin-green-tea-flavourhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/does-hard-water-ruin-green-tea-flavourHard water rarely ruins green tea, but it dulls the cup and pales the liquor. Learn why it happens and how to adjust your brew.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/gaiwan-vs-teapot-for-oolong-tea-beginnershttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/gaiwan-vs-teapot-for-oolong-tea-beginnersRoast level decides the vessel: a gaiwan suits delicate oolong, a teapot suits deeply roasted oolong. Learn which fits your tea and how to pick one.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-is-oolong-tea-processedhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-is-oolong-tea-processedLearn how oolong tea is processed: partial oxidation, fixing with heat, rolling and drying, plus how oxidation levels shape each style's flavor.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-much-caffeine-in-a-cup-of-black-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-much-caffeine-in-a-cup-of-black-teaA cup of black tea holds about 47 mg of caffeine per 240 mL. Learn why published figures differ and how brewing and cup size change the amount.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/hong-kong-milk-tea-recipe-at-homehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/hong-kong-milk-tea-recipe-at-homeMake Hong Kong milk tea at home with strong black tea, evaporated and condensed milk. Learn the ratios, brewing steps and the best black tea for a rich cup.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-long-does-loose-leaf-tea-lasthttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-long-does-loose-leaf-tea-lastLoose leaf tea keeps about two years when stored dry, away from light and air. Learn how to read best-by dates and extend freshness.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-homemade-chai-concentrate-for-milk-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-homemade-chai-concentrate-for-milk-teaMake a batch of homemade chai concentrate with Assam tea and whole spices, then dilute it 1:1 with milk for quick milk tea. Ratios and steps inside.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-long-to-steep-oolong-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-long-to-steep-oolong-teaOolong steep times from 30 seconds to 7 minutes, with water temperatures by style and oxidation level. Start with these ranges, then adjust by taste.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-keep-green-tea-fresh-after-openinghttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-keep-green-tea-fresh-after-openingGreen tea starts losing freshness once opened. Learn how air, humidity, light and heat affect it, and how to store leaves to keep flavour for months.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-iced-tea-with-loose-leafhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-iced-tea-with-loose-leafBrew loose-leaf black tea at full strength and strain it over ice in one glass. Steep ratio, timing and dilution explained step by step.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-masala-chai-with-whole-spiceshttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-masala-chai-with-whole-spicesMake masala chai with whole spices: cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns and fennel, plus tea-to-milk ratios and a step-by-step method for home brewing.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-rooibos-chai-latte-at-homehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-rooibos-chai-latte-at-homeMake a caffeine-free rooibos chai latte at home with a spiced concentrate, steamed milk and a simple method. Full steps, ratios and blend options inside.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/tea-to-water-ratio-for-gongfu-brewinghttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/tea-to-water-ratio-for-gongfu-brewingGongfu tea-to-water ratio: 3 to 6 g of leaf per 100 ml, with Tea Guardian's 5.7 g starting point. Learn how to convert any recipe and adjust it.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-season-a-cast-iron-teapothttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-season-a-cast-iron-teapotOnly unlined tetsubin iron kettles need seasoning. Learn how to protect bare iron, why enamel-lined teapots skip it, and how to keep rust away.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-sweet-tea-iced-with-black-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-make-sweet-tea-iced-with-black-teaMake sweet iced black tea that stays flavourful after the ice melts. Learn which black teas work best, brew ratios and how to sweeten it well.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-do-tea-tasters-mean-by-astringenthttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-do-tea-tasters-mean-by-astringentAstringent in tea describes a drying, puckering mouth feel caused by tannins reacting with saliva, not a taste. Learn how tasters use the term.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-does-malty-mean-in-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-does-malty-mean-in-teaMalty is a tasting term for a sweet, cereal-like flavour in brewed tea. Learn how sellers use it, which black teas show it, and how to read the note.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-store-pu-erh-tea-cake-at-homehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/how-to-store-pu-erh-tea-cake-at-homeLearn how to store a pu-erh tea cake at home, with indoor conditions, ideal humidity and temperature ranges, and steps to keep it fresh.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/where-are-darjeeling-tea-gardens-locatedhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/where-are-darjeeling-tea-gardens-locatedDarjeeling tea gardens sit in West Bengal's Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts on Eastern Himalayan slopes. Learn the boundaries, neighbours and how to verifyWed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-does-vegetal-mean-in-green-teahttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/what-does-vegetal-mean-in-green-teaVegetal describes the grassy, spinach-like or seaweed notes in green tea. Learn how to identify them and compare them with vegetables you know.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/which-herbal-infusions-are-caffeine-freehttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/which-herbal-infusions-are-caffeine-freeHibiscus, ginger and lemongrass are caffeine-free, but blends can hide tea leaves. Check the ingredient list before you brew to be sure.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/which-oolong-tea-is-best-for-brewing-in-a-gaiwanhttps://steepanto.com/ca/articles/which-oolong-tea-is-best-for-brewing-in-a-gaiwanFind which oolong suits a gaiwan: lightly oxidized Tieguanyin and High Mountain versus roastier rock and Dancong teas. Compare styles and brewing fit.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT