There's something comforting about a perfectly brewed cup of tea. Whether it's the boldness of English Breakfast, citrusy Earl Grey or the soothing calm of a camomile infusion to wind down of an evening. Tea has long been woven into British culture, with around 100 million cups of tea drunk every day in the UK.

From morning pick-me-ups to wind-down brews at night, our tea includes black, green, and herbal blends. But there's something to be said for how most of us make a cup of tea. Nepal is one of the top 20 tea producers in the world, and according to the Nepal Tea Collective, boiling temperature matters more than we think. They said: "An important thing to consider is that different tea requires different water temperatures to produce the best liquor."

Most people think tap water boiled from a kettle is exactly 100C, but it usually boils at slightly over 100C. This is because water impurities, like minerals, cause it to have a higher boiling temperature.

However, according to the Tea Collective, neither is the right temperature for brewing your favourite loose-leaf or tea bag blends.

They noted that green tea is "best brewed" at around 170F (77C) while black tea can handle boiling water at 200F (93C).

The tea experts explained why it matters, saying that the right water temperature "extracts the best flavours without scalding the leaves."

Research published in Food Chemistry has shown that optimal steeping temperatures enhance the antioxidant extraction in green tea - too hot or too cold, and you miss the health benefits and flavour.

Controlling the temperature isn't a standard feature in most kettles, but there are ways around it.

Boil the kettle as normal. Let it sit off the boil with the lid open for one minute if you want 95C water, two to three minutes for 85C water, and five to six minutes for 75C water.

If you want a precise temperature, you can always use a thermometer. But for most tea drinkers, a little patience and timing go a long way.

Herbal infusions can tolerate temperatures between 90C to 100C, so you can brew these with freshly boiled kettle water.

It's not just about water temperature when brewing the perfect cuppa. The Nepal Tea Collective notes that steeping time is another "critical factor" that can affect the taste of the tea.

"Over-steeping can lead to bitterness, while under-steeping may result in a weaker flavour", they said.

Generally, green tea should be steeped for two to three minutes, while black tea can be steeped for four to five minutes.

However, it does come down to personal taste, so you can experiment to master the perfect brew.