Heavenly Tea Leaves
How to Brew Tea
Once you know how, brewing the perfect cup of tea is easy. We've outlined simple instructions as well as some tips below:
- Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil.
- LOOSE TEA: Add tealeaves to a teapot, fill-your-own-teabag or infuser basket. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste) per cup * 0z) of water. TEA SACHET: place tea sachet(s) in teapot or cup. Each sachet brews 1 to 2 cups (8-16 oz) of tea.
- Pour boiling water over black & herbal tea. Allow water to cool slightly before brewing Green Tea, White Tea and Mate'. Cover.
- Infuse (steep) leaves for suggested time (see chart). Do not overstep or tea may become bitter.
- Remove tea sachet, bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. ENJOY!
| TEA TYPE |
INFUSION TIME |
Japanese Green
White, Oolong, Chinese Green & Mate'
Black, Rooibos, Chamomile & other herbs |
1 - 3 minutes
3 - 4 minutes
4 - 5 minutes |
START WITH GOOD WATER
Even the best tea will taste only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled, mineral and soft tap water which will weaken tea's flavor. Bottled, spring or filtered water is best and will provide a much livelier and more aromatic infusion.
DON'T OVER STEEP
Over steeping can make tea taste bitter. If you prefer strong tea, do not over steep, simply use more leaves.
FRESH ICED TEA
To make fresh iced tea, follow the directions above but use twice as much tea to account for dilution by ice. Once cool, pour over an ice-filled cup and garnish with lemon, fruit or mint.
ROOM TO EXPAND
Tea expands 2-5 times its size in water. Therefore, we recommend using strainers or bags that allow ample room for the tealeaves to expand. Large strainers provide plenty of room for the water to flow around the leaves, yielding a better, more aromatic flavor.
RE-STEEP THE LEAVES
High-quality tea can be steeped multiple times. Increase steeping time 1 minute with each subsequent infusion.
SUGGESTED QUANTITY
In general, Black Tea requires 1 teaspoon per cup (8 oz) of water. However, White Tea (which is very light and voluminous) tastes best with twice this amount. Don't worry! Serving size is more of an art than a science. Experiment until you find the amount perfect for your taste. In general, the larger and lighter the leaf, the more tea you will use.
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