Enter how much water your vessel holds. Switch Western vs Gongfu to see how leaf density changes.
Leaf amount
5 g
≈ 2.5 tsp of typical rolled leaf · baseline 2.5 g / 100 ml for western oolong. Scale ±20% for dense needles vs fluffy whites.
Matcha uses grams of powder in the bowl (often 1–2 g), not vessel fill — switch type to Matcha for a 2 g starting point.
Tips
- Fluffy whites weigh less per spoon than dense rolled oolongs — prefer a scale when you can.
- Gongfu ratios assume short steeps and many infusions.
- Pair with the steeping time guide and teaware paths.