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How should I brew my tea for the best cup? |
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Brewing tea is more of an art than a science. There are many variables that will affect your final cup: the tea, steeping method, water quality, water temperature and time.
Always start with fresh cold water. Heat the water based on the type of tea you are drinking. Generally, water for green teas should be cooler than water for black and red teas. Steeping time varies based on the tea and your taste, but 2 to 4 minutes should be the range for green and black tea bagged teas. Rooibos can be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes.
| | Recommended Brewing Directions |
Organic English Breakfast
Organic Irish Breakfast
Organic Earl Grey |
Bring fresh filtered water to a rolling boil - 205 to 212 degrees - and pour over the tea bag. Let the tea steep for 3 to 4 minutes and then throw out the tea bag. Ideally, you should cover the cup during steeping. All three teas can be enjoyed with or without milk and sugar. |
Organic Green Tea
Organic Green Magic |
Use water that is about 175 degrees. Either bring water to a boil and then wait for about 5 to 7 minutes or remove water from heat before it starts to boil. Let the tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes - no more - and then throw out the tea bag. Ideally, you should cover the cup during steeping. Green teas are best enjoyed without milk. |
| Organic Rooibos |
Bring fresh filtered water to a rolling boil and pour over the tea bag. Let the tea steep for 4 to 6 minutes and then throw out the tea bag. Ideally, you should cover the cup during steeping. Unlike other teas, longer steeping will not result in bitterness. Enjoy with or without milk. |
With loose teas, you will have to use a strainer, infuser, pot, or tea-ball. Most teas require about 1 teaspoon per cup. One of the great things about using loose teas is that you can change the amount of tea based on your taste.
| | Temperature | Time |
| Organic Darjeeling First Flush |
205 degrees - near boil | 3-4 min. |
| Organic Darjeeling Second Flush |
212 degrees - rolling boil | 3-5 min. |
| Organic Ceylon High Grown Black |
212 degrees - rolling boil | 3-4 min. |
| Organic Ceylon Green |
175 degrees - short of boiling | 3-4 min. |
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