# The Tea Guide

URL: https://celevatea.com/tea-guide/
Updated: 2026-11-01

> How to brew loose-leaf tea: leaf, water temperature and steeping time for six tea families, plus Western, gongfu and cold brew for CÉLEVA Golden Bud.

#### A more considered cup.

Tea offers many paths to a personal ritual. Begin with the instructions supplied with your tea, and make space to notice what you enjoy.

#### The vessel

A cup, a small pot or a gaiwan each creates a different experience. Choose a vessel you can use comfortably, with room for the leaves to open.

#### The water

Fresh drinking water is a starting point. Use the water temperature recommended for your actual tea and brewing method.

#### The leaves and the time

Use the leaf quantity and steeping time supplied with your tea. Adjust one variable at a time, and notice the aroma, texture and finish.

#### Keeping your tea

Follow the storage directions on the packaging. Close the container carefully between uses and keep the tea away from unwanted odors.
This guide is a general introduction. Product-specific instructions take precedence.
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