What is the appropriate temperature for tea served in cups?

Serving tea at a warm temperature is ideal because it retains the delicate flavors and aromas that are essential to the tea experience. When tea is served warm, it can enhance the overall drinking experience, allowing the drinker to enjoy the subtle notes of the tea without overpowering bitterness that can occur when tea is consumed too hot or too cold. Warm tea is typically also more palatable and soothing, which aligns with the way guests generally expect to enjoy this beverage.

Cold, frozen, and room temperature options do not provide the sensory experience that warm tea offers. Cold tea can dampen the flavors and may not provide the comforting warmth that many customers expect. Frozen tea becomes unmanageable as a beverage and does not meet common expectations for tea service. Room temperature tea might lack the nuanced experience that comes from having tea warm, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of the drink.