Step 1

Boil water. If using an electric kettle with temperature setting, set it to 175°F. If boiling water on the stovetop, let it come to a simmer, then turn off heat. (Filtered water is best.) Heat a little more water than needed so that it can be used to warm up the teapot.

Step 2

Warm up teapot.Pour some hot water into the teapot and swirl it around a bit. Discard the water.

Step 3

Put jasmine tea into teapot and add hot water.

Step 4

Cover teapot and steep for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Strain jasmine tea leaves and pour hot tea into a teacup.