Tea to Water Ratio Chart

Tea Bar Hub · teabarhub.com · reviewed September 13, 2026

Western brewing: grams per 8oz (240ml) cup
Black tea	2-3 grams, roughly 1 level teaspoon
Green tea	2-3 grams, roughly 1 teaspoon
White tea	2-3 grams by weight, but often 1.5-2 heaped teaspoons by volume
Oolong	3-4 grams, roughly 1 to 1.5 teaspoons for rolled oolongs
Pu-erh	3-5 grams, broken from a cake or loose
Herbal tisanes	2-4 grams, often 1-2 heaped teaspoons

Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.

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