Brewing Instructions for All Our Teas

LOOSE LEAF HOT TEA

PREP: 

Tea brewing is so much easier if you have your equipment prepared ahead of time. Here are some basic items you will find helpful:

• Small food or coffee scale that measures down to at least half a gram. For example, some scales weigh in whole numbers only, but it's best to use one that weighs smaller amounts, as this is more precise:  0.0g or even 0.00g. 
  
• Teaspoon or dinner spoon.
• Kettle of any kind: electric, electric temperature controlled, or stove-top all work.
• Thermometer (you don't need this if you have a temperature-controlled kettle).
• At least two teapots or heat-resistant pitchers that each hold the amount of tea you want to brew.
• Small strainer that fits over a cup. 
• A timer or your smart phone timer app set to correspond with the tea you're brewing. 

GETTING THE RIGHT WATER TEMP:

Option 1:  Use a temperature-controlled kettle to heat water to the precise temperature that corresponds to your tea. 
Option 2:  Bring water to a boil, then let cool to the correct temperature for the tea you're having (see chart at bottom). You can do this by pouring the boiled water into a pitcher and just letting it sit for a few minutes.
OR, you can prepare two pitchers, and pour the hot water back and forth between the pitchers, stopping to check the temperature every 1-2 pours to see when you've achieved the right temperature. 

BREWING:

Brewing for one:

1. Place 5g (1½ Tbsp) tea leaves into a small teapot.
2. Pour 1 cup (240mL) water over the tea leaves.
3. Let steep for the length of time indicated for the tea you're having (see chart at bottom). 
4. Strain all the tea into a cup. If you leave any water remaining with the tea leaves, it will continue to brew and you may end up with a strong, bitter tea. 
5. You can steep the same leaves 3-4 times.
   

Brewing for 2-3:

1. Place 10g tea leaves into a minimum 600mL capacity teapot or heat-proof pitcher.
2. Pour 600mL (2.5 cups) water over the tea leaves.
3. Let steep for the appropriate amount of time for your chosen tea (see chart at bottom).
4. Strain all the tea into the second teapot or pitcher. If you leave any water remaining with the tea leaves, it will continue to brew and you may end up with a strong, bitter tea. 
5. ou can steep the same leaves 3-4 times.

LOOSE LEAF COLD BREW