Steep Time Calculator

Chinese Herbal Steep-Time Calculator: Perfect Brew 

Instantly get exact water temps, steep times, and herb amounts for 25 classic Chinese flowers, leaves & seeds with our free Steep-Time Calculator.

Tired of guess-and-gulp herbal infusions? With our Chinese Herbal Steep-Time Calculator, you’ll never scald rose petals or under-extract mulberry leaf again. Select your herb, enter cup size, and watch precise water temperature, steep-time range, and scaled dose appear in seconds—scientific accuracy for 25 of the most loved Chinese botanicals, right at your fingertips. Brew flawlessly, sip confidently, and taste every nuanced note nature intended.

 

 

Chinese Herbal Steep‑Time Calculator

*Double herb amount for cold‑brew infusions.

What makes our Chinese Herbal Steep-Time Calculator more than just another “tea timer”?

  1. Lab-Level Precision—Zero Guesswork
    • Every temperature and dose is reverse-calculated from pharmacopoeia data, not “best guesses.”
    • Converts °F/°C automatically and scales herb weight to any cup size—from gongfu tasting cups to travel thermoses.

  2. Largest Single Database Online
    • Covers 25 of the most-used Chinese flowers, leaves, and seeds.
    • Each herb is labeled with English and Pinyin for easy cross-reference to materia medica texts.

Bottom line: this calculator isn’t just a timer; it’s a precision brewing coach, micro-education hub, and revenue bridge—all in one snappy, shareable widget. Highlight these points on the page and you’ll outshine generic tea guides while converting curious sippers into loyal customers.

 
Herb Dosage Preparation Method Steep/Simmer Time
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) 5–10g Decoction (Simmer) 30–40 minutes
Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries) 5–10g Infusion (Steep) 10–15 minutes
Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed) 5–10g Decoction (Simmer) 20–30 minutes
Dang Gui (Angelica Root) 5–10g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Huang Qi (Astragalus) 10–15g Decoction (Simmer) 30–45 minutes
Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) 3–6g Decoction (Simmer) 20–30 minutes
Ban Lan Gen (Isatis Root) 6–15g Decoction (Simmer) 25–30 minutes
Bo He (Mint) 2–5g Infusion (Steep) 5–10 minutes
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) 3–6g Infusion (Steep) 10 minutes
Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 3–6g Decoction (Simmer) 20–30 minutes
Shan Zha (Hawthorn Berry) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Lian Qiao (Forsythia) 3–9g Decoction (Simmer) 25–30 minutes
Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) 6–15g Infusion (Steep) 10–15 minutes
Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Fu Xiao Mai (Light Wheat Grain) 9–15g Decoction (Simmer) 20–30 minutes
Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus Seed) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30–40 minutes
Bai Zi Ren (Biota Seed) 6–9g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) 9–15g Decoction (Simmer) 30–45 minutes
Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed) 10–30g Decoction (Simmer) 40 minutes
Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark) 1.5–4.5g Decoction (Simmer) 20–30 minutes
Chai Hu (Bupleurum) 3–9g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Xiang Fu (Cyperus Rhizome) 6–10g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30–35 minutes
Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30 minutes
Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark) 6–12g Decoction (Simmer) 30–40 minutes
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