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Preparation of Tea

There are three very important components to brewing the perfect cup of tea:

1: Water temperature

2: Length of brewing time

3: Amount of leaf to water

White Tea

1.5 tsp

80 C

2-3 min

Green Tea

1.0 tsp

80 C

2-3 min

Oolong Tea

1.0 tsp

90 C

3-4 min

Black Tea

1.0 tsp

100 C

3-4 min

Yerba Mate

2.0 tsp

90 C

6-8 min

Fruit Blends

1.5 tsp

100 C

6-8 min

Rooibos

1.5 tsp

100 C

6-8 min

Wellness Blends

1.5 tsp

100 C

6-8 min

All tea brewing instructions are based on an 8 ounce cup of tea. All information provided is a guideline only and adjustments may need to be made according to personal taste.

Iced Tea Brewing Instructions

1: Follow the regular brewing instructions printed on the back of our bag or tin, using twice the amount of leaves. If sweetener is desired, we recommend adding it while the tea is still hot so that it dissolves completely into the liquid.

2: Fill glass or pitcher with ice.

3: Immediately pour the hot tea over the ice. If desired, add a slice of lemon, lime or decorate with a sprig of mint.

Tip: Try making ice cubes out of tea to keep the flavour from diluting as the ice melts.

Flowering Tea Brewing Instructions:

Place one flowering tea in a glass teapot. (remove strainer) Pour hot water (80°C / 175°F) over tea. Watch as the flower unfolds. (2-3 minutes) Flowering tea may not completely bloom during first infusion. Our flowering teas may be infused 2-3 times.

(INFORMATION FROM THE TEA COUNCIL OF CANADA)