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Steeping Instructions Tea Type Preparation White 80°C / 185°F (Steep 2-5 min) Green 80°C / 185°F (Steep 1-3 min) Oolong 80°C / 185°F (Steep 2-3 min) Black 100°C / 212°F (Steep 4 min) Herbal 100°C / 212°F (Steep 3-6 min) How to Brew the Best Cup of Tea Start with fresh-drawn cold water and bring to a rolling boil and let sit to temperature suggested above Warm the teapot Use one teaspoonful of loose tea or one teabag per cup (6 oz.) of water When the water is at the correct temperature, take the kettle to the warmed teapot and pour over...

The ideal fineness (or coarseness) of your ground coffee depends mainly on what type of brewing method you are going to use. In general, if you brew coffee that is ground too coarse, the coffee can be under-extracted (weak), and less flavorful. If your coffee is ground too fine, however, the coffee can be over-extracted and bitter. Small changes in grind size can drastically affect the taste of your final brew. How to identify your grind size Coarse: Distinct, chunky, pieces of coffee beans. Like heavy kosher salt. Medium: Gritty texture with visible flakes. Like very coarse sand. Fine: Much...

Brewing Amount of Coffee – The amount of coffee that you use will affect the strength of the finished cup, and should be based on personal taste preference. Industry experts agree that 1 to 1.5 tablespoons (15-25mL) of coffee, per 6 ounce (175mL) cup, will ensure full development of coffee characteristics. Many roasters and retailers provide recommended serving sizes to be utilized for further guidance. Coffee Grind – The grind style you choose will also affect the strength of your coffee. Too fine a grind will result in a strong, perhaps bitter, cup, and too coarse a grind will result...