There's nothing quite like a perfectly brewed cup of tea—the aroma that fills your kitchen, the warmth that soothes your hands, the first flavorful sip that tells you everything is just right. But here's the truth: most people are brewing their tea wrong.

It's not your fault. Tea brewing seems simple enough—add hot water to leaves, wait, drink. But the difference between mediocre tea and extraordinary tea often comes down to just a few key details: water temperature, steeping time, and the ratio of tea to water.