by rdl ?? Jan 25th, '11, 04:58 Tea_lady,if you are using the brewing method, as opposed to the sun or cold water method, you want to steep as you would for a hot cup of tea. whatever you feel is optimal to get the best taste from your tea is how you should proceed. i do not know which teas you will be drinking but too hot water or too long or short a steep will ruin the taste, hot or cold. if you l