Definition: To allow dry ingredients, such as coffee, tea, or spices, to soak in a liquid until the liquid takes on the flavor of the dry ingredient.
What does it mean to allow something to steep?
To leave an item, such as a tea bag, to soak in boiling water or other liquid, for a period of time for the purpose of adding flavor to the liquid.
How do you steep tea leaves?
- Generally speaking, green and oolong teas can be steeped for about 3 minutes, white tea for 4 minutes, and black and Puerh teas for 5 minutes.
- Avoid steeping tea longer than 5 minutes; it will only taste bitter.
