Oolong Tea Timer
Free oolong tea timer with visual guide. Steep oolong for 3 minutes at 195°F (90°C). Ideal for gongfu-style multi-infusion brewing.
🍵 Oolong Tea Timer: Heat water to 195°F / 90°C, add your tea leaves, click Start, and wait for the chime. Switch to Gongfu mode for multi-infusion brewing with short, successive steeps.
About oolong tea
Oolong is partially oxidized — between green and black. Steeps 3-5 minutes at 85-95°C. The most complex tea family with hundreds of varieties from Taiwan and Fujian China.
Benefits
- ·Extremely re-steepable (Gongfu: 6-10 infusions per leaf)
- ·Complex evolving flavor across infusions
- ·Mid-range caffeine (40-70mg)
- ·Can be brewed Western (3-5 min) or Gongfu (10-30 sec, many times)
- ·Pairs well with meals (especially Chinese cuisine)
How it works
Western: 90°C, 1 tsp per cup, 3-5 min, single infusion. Gongfu: 95°C, 1 tbsp per small pot, 15-30 sec for first infusion, increasing 5-10 sec per subsequent infusion. Up to 8-10 infusions from quality leaves.
Oolongs range from light (10-30% oxidized — more like green tea) to dark (60-80% oxidized — more like black). Famous types: Tieguanyin, Da Hong Pao, Dong Ding, Bai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty).
Who uses oolong tea
Tea enthusiasts exploring beyond bagged tea, Gongfu ceremony practitioners, anyone wanting the 'middle path' between green and black caffeine.
Oolong Tea Timer
Free oolong tea timer with visual guide. Steep oolong for 3 minutes at 195°F (90°C). Ideal for gongfu-style multi-infusion brewing.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should I steep oolong tea?
For western-style brewing, steep oolong tea for 3 minutes at 195°F / 90°C. If your tea tastes bitter, reduce the time by 30 seconds. For a stronger brew, add more leaves rather than steeping longer.
What water temperature should I use for oolong tea?
Use water at 195°F / 90°C for oolong tea. Using water that's too hot can make the tea bitter and destroy delicate flavors. If you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water cool for 2-3 minutes to reach approximately 175°F.
Can I re-steep oolong tea leaves?
Yes! Oolong tea is excellent for multiple infusions. Try our Gongfu mode for 8 successive steeps, each extracting different flavors from the leaves.