Make the Perfect cup of Tea, Step by Step instructions: Teacupsfull

Brewing Guide

It all begins with the water - the element that brings tea to its full potential. Freshwater yields a better cup. We recommend using filtered, spring or bottled water.

Fill your tea kettle with fresh, cold water and heat to a rolling boil—unless you’re making green tea or white tea. In that case, stop short of boiling to avoid “cooking” the delicate tea.

If you’re using a teapot, warm it first by swirling in a splash of steamy water and pour it out. Plan on about one teaspoon of tea or herbs per cup. While using whole leaf tea, place tea in infusing basket or teapot first and then pour hot water over it.

Pour the heated water over the tea leaves, cover if in a pot, and infuse to taste. Different teas take well to different infusing times. Experiment to find your ideal time, but take care – don’t steep for too long or you’ll find your tea has gone bitter or acidic.

Time Your Brewing

Tea	Water	Brewing Time	With or without milk
White	Short of boiling	3 Minutes	Without
Oolong	Short of boiling	3 - 4 Minutes	Without
Green	Short of boiling	2 - 3 Minutes	Without
Herbal	Short of boiling	2 - 3 Minutes	Without
Darjeeling Black	Short of boiling	3 - 5 Minutes	Without
Assam Black	Boiling	4 - 6 Minutes	With or without
Sikkim Black	Short of boiling	2 - 4 Minutes	With or without

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