{"id":229,"date":"2026-09-04T18:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T18:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tisaneaddict.com\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-09-04T18:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T18:23:04","slug":"what-kind-of-water-should-you-use-for-tea-and-herbal-teas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tisaneaddict.com\/en\/quelle-eau-utiliser-pour-le-the-et-tisanes\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of water should you use for tea and herbal teas?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tisane Addict \u2022 The Infusion Journal<\/span>

A cup of tea is 99 % of water. Limescale, chlorine, minerals: what\u2019s in your kettle determines what you\u2019ll taste. Guidelines from the Tisane Addict team, backed by regulatory texts.<\/p><\/div>

What Kind of Water to Use for Tea: What You Need to Know Before Filling the Kettle<\/h2>

The best water for tea and herbal teas is soft water that is low in calcium, free of chlorine taste, and has a low mineral content.<\/strong> Soft tap water is perfectly fine as is; hard or chlorinated water is best filtered through a water filter pitcher; for bottled water, choose a brand labeled \u00ablow\u00bb or \u00abvery low\u00bb in mineral content. Water high in minerals and distilled water should be avoided.<\/p><\/div><\/div>