Tea! This subreddit is for discussion of beverages made from soaking *Camellia sinensis* leaves (or twigs) in water, and, to a lesser extent, herbal infusions, yerba mate, and other tisanes.  Talk about your favorite place to buy tea, the growers and farms, processing methods, vendors, or equipment.  There's a whole world of tea out there beyond the humble (yet handy) bag, and this is a great place to learn!

If you are having trouble getting started,  the [**r/tea FAQ**](/r/tea/wiki/faq) includes many topics that may help.

Also, check out [The Non-Judgmental Guide to Tea](http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/tea-for-everyone.html).

**Want to buy tea?**  
Check out our [User's Choice Vendor List](/r/tea/wiki/vendors/page_01).  

**Want to find a tea festival?**  
Check out our [Tea Festival List](/r/tea/wiki/festivals/).  
  
**Want to find a teahouse or local shop?**  
Have a look at [our map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=14LOniq-BOxUkEyBoAQHD1pavj40).  
We highly welcome new locations, [send us a message](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/tea) about the great places you like.  

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**Time and Temperature Guide:**

Tea|Temperature|Minutes
-----|-----|-----
Black|95°C / 205°F|3 - 5
Oolong/White|85°C / 185°F|3 - 4
Green/Yellow|80°C / 176°F|2 - 3
Herbal/Tisanes|100°C / 212°F (boiling)|5 - 15

^Please ^note ^that ^these ^are ^only ^guidelines ^and ^you ^may ^need ^to ^experiment ^to ^get ^the ^taste ^you ^like. ^For ^more ^detailed ^info ^and ^other ^brewing ^styles, ^see ^the ^[FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/faq#wiki_how_do_you_brew_tea.3F).

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###Summary of Rules & Guidelines

1. [Self-promotion](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion) is strictly limited.
2. No link posts directly to tea shops.
3. No third party surveys or questionnaires.  Reddit polls are allowed with limitations.
4. Health benefit discussions are considered off-topic.
5. Don't solicit or offer medical advice or discuss health concerns.
6. Don't discuss controlled substances.
7. No affiliate links. No link shorteners.
8. Discounts go in /r/teasales.
9. Make your title descriptive.
10. Be respectful of each other, and follow [The Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette).
11. Grievances regarding vendors or other users should be first addressed in private. (see [rules page](https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/about/rules/) for details)
12. Photo posts must include a top level comment with some information about your photo (what the significance of your photo is, mini review, etc.)
13. Tea memes are not permitted here, but are welcome over at /r/2teairl4teairl.

###Full text on our [Rules page](https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/about/rules/).

^(*This is not an exhaustive list.  The moderators have the right to remove any post or comment we see as inappropriate for this community.*)

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#####Related Subreddits:

/r/TeaSales - For all those great deals

/r/TeaPictures - Pretty pictures of tea

/r/TeaExchange - Trade tea with others

/r/MugLife - Share your teacups here!

/r/Puer - For hardcore Pu heads

/r/AlternativeHealth - Health discussions welcome

/r/Matcha 

/r/Herbaltea 

/r/Lupicia

/r/Kombucha/

/r/RateMyTea



For the full list see [the related subreddits wiki page](https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/related).

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<div class="md">Tea! This subreddit is for discussion of beverages made from soaking Camellia sinensis leaves (or twigs) in water, and, to a lesser extent, herbal infusions, yerba mate, and other tisanes. Talk about your favorite place to buy tea, the growers and farms, processing methods, vendors, or equipment. There&#39;s a whole world of tea out there beyond the humble (yet handy) bag, and this is a great place to learn!

If you are having trouble getting started, the <a href="/r/tea/wiki/faq">r/tea FAQ</a> includes many topics that may help.

Also, check out <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/tea-for-everyone.html">The Non-Judgmental Guide to Tea</a>.

Want to buy tea? 
Check out our <a href="/r/tea/wiki/vendors/page_01">User&#39;s Choice Vendor List</a>. 

Want to find a tea festival? 
Check out our <a href="/r/tea/wiki/festivals/">Tea Festival List</a>. 

Want to find a teahouse or local shop? 
Have a look at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=14LOniq-BOxUkEyBoAQHD1pavj40">our map</a>. 
We highly welcome new locations, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/tea">send us a message</a> about the great places you like. 

<hr/>

Time and Temperature Guide:

<table><thead>
<tr>
<th>Tea</th>
<th>Temperature</th>
<th>Minutes</th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td>Black</td>
<td>95°C / 205°F</td>
<td>3 - 5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oolong/White</td>
<td>85°C / 185°F</td>
<td>3 - 4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Green/Yellow</td>
<td>80°C / 176°F</td>
<td>2 - 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Herbal/Tisanes</td>
<td>100°C / 212°F (boiling)</td>
<td>5 - 15</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>

Please note that these are only guidelines and you may need to experiment to get the taste you like. For more detailed info and other brewing styles, see the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/faq#wiki_how_do_you_brew_tea.3F">FAQ</a>.

<hr/>

<h3>Summary of Rules &amp; Guidelines</h3>

<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion">Self-promotion</a> is strictly limited.</li>
<li>No link posts directly to tea shops.</li>
<li>No third party surveys or questionnaires. Reddit polls are allowed with limitations.</li>
<li>Health benefit discussions are considered off-topic.</li>
<li>Don&#39;t solicit or offer medical advice or discuss health concerns.</li>
<li>Don&#39;t discuss controlled substances.</li>
<li>No affiliate links. No link shorteners.</li>
<li>Discounts go in <a href="/r/teasales">/r/teasales</a>.</li>
<li>Make your title descriptive.</li>
<li>Be respectful of each other, and follow <a href="https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette">The Reddiquette</a>.</li>
<li>Grievances regarding vendors or other users should be first addressed in private. (see <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/about/rules/">rules page</a> for details)</li>
<li>Photo posts must include a top level comment with some information about your photo (what the significance of your photo is, mini review, etc.)</li>
<li>Tea memes are not permitted here, but are welcome over at <a href="/r/2teairl4teairl">/r/2teairl4teairl</a>.</li>
</ol>

<h3>Full text on our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/about/rules/">Rules page</a>.</h3>

This is not an exhaustive list. The moderators have the right to remove any post or comment we see as inappropriate for this community.

<hr/>

<h3>Chat with us!</h3>

Join the official <a href="https://discord.gg/Kt6j2uYvM5">/r/tea Discord server.</a>

For other online communities, see the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/links#wiki_online_tea_communities">communities wiki</a>.

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<h5>Related Subreddits:</h5>

<a href="/r/TeaSales">/r/TeaSales</a> - For all those great deals

<a href="/r/TeaPictures">/r/TeaPictures</a> - Pretty pictures of tea

<a href="/r/TeaExchange">/r/TeaExchange</a> - Trade tea with others

<a href="/r/MugLife">/r/MugLife</a> - Share your teacups here!

<a href="/r/Puer">/r/Puer</a> - For hardcore Pu heads

<a href="/r/AlternativeHealth">/r/AlternativeHealth</a> - Health discussions welcome

<a href="/r/Matcha">/r/Matcha</a> 

<a href="/r/Herbaltea">/r/Herbaltea</a> 

<a href="/r/Lupicia">/r/Lupicia</a>

<a href="/r/Kombucha/">/r/Kombucha/</a>

<a href="/r/RateMyTea">/r/RateMyTea</a>

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Tea! This subreddit is for discussion of beverages made from soaking camellia sinensis leaves (or twigs) in water, and, to a lesser extent, herbal infusions, yerba mate, and other tisanes.

<div class="md">Tea! This subreddit is for discussion of beverages made from soaking camellia sinensis leaves (or twigs) in water, and, to a lesser extent, herbal infusions, yerba mate, and other tisanes.
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##**READ THE ENTIRE SIDEBAR BEFORE POSTING**

Also, please check the **[/r/Tea FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/faq)** and [search previous posts](http://www.reddit.com/r/tea/search?q=&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all) to see if your question has already been answered.

Simple how-to type questions should be posted in the **Daily Discussion** thread, which is stickied to the top of this subreddit.  Easily answered questions posted elsewhere may be removed.

Help us to help you.  The more specific you make your questions, the more likely you are to get an answer.  Vague questions like "How do I get started?" or "How do I get in to tea?" aren't likely to get you many useful responses.

**Photo posts** must be accompanied by a comment with information about the photo (a tea review, background info, etc.) - Rule 12

<div class="md"><h2>READ THE ENTIRE SIDEBAR BEFORE POSTING</h2>

Also, please check the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/tea/wiki/faq">/r/Tea FAQ</a> and <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/tea/search?q=&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=relevance&amp;t=all">search previous posts</a> to see if your question has already been answered.

Simple how-to type questions should be posted in the Daily Discussion thread, which is stickied to the top of this subreddit. Easily answered questions posted elsewhere may be removed.

Help us to help you. The more specific you make your questions, the more likely you are to get an answer. Vague questions like &quot;How do I get started?&quot; or &quot;How do I get in to tea?&quot; aren&#39;t likely to get you many useful responses.

Photo posts must be accompanied by a comment with information about the photo (a tea review, background info, etc.) - Rule 12
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