Steeping Instructions, Recipes, and More
The Tea on Tea
Steeping Instructions
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Start with fresh, cold water. We recommend using filtered or bottled water for a better taste.
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Bring water to a boil*, and pour over the tea as soon as it reaches boiling. Do not place the tea in the water as it boils. Over-boiling will make the tea taste 'flat'.
*For optimum taste, we do not recommend using a microwave to boil your water.
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Use 1 tea bag per 6-8 oz. cup, or 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea. Keep in mind a traditional tea cup is about 6 ounces. Mugs will hold more water; therefore, you will need to adjust the amount of tea you use accordingly.
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Ensure that your tea bag or tea infuser is fully submerged in the water.
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Brewing time varies according to the type of tea. See the brewing chart for guidance.
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Remove the teabag or infuser as soon as tea is finished to avoid over-steeping and bitterness.
Consider Cold Brew
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Add 4 tbsp or 4 teabags to 1 qt. of room temperature or cold water.
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Refrigerate green teas, white teas, and herbals for 2-6 hours and black and oolong teas for 6-10 hours. Adjust to your taste.
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Strain, sweeten, and serve.
Brewing Instructions
Black Tea
Bring water to boiling temperature.
brew 3-5 minutes.
Green Tea
Heat water to just before boiling temperature.
brew 2-4 minutes.
White Tea
Heat water to just before boiling temperature.
brew 2-3 minutes.
Oolong Tea
Bring water to boiling temperature.
brew 5-7 minutes.
Red/Herbal Tea
Bring water to boiling temperature.
brew 5-7 minutes.