Tea is really quite simple, although it is centuries old, is part of the history and culture
of nearly every continent, and is second only to water as the most consumed beverage in the world.
All tea, rather it be yellow (very rare), white, green, oolong, black or pu-erh
come from the same plant...Camellia Sinensis.
The magic is all in how the leaves are harvested and processed.
A single bud (unopened leaf) and first two leaves are plucked by hand usually once or twice a year.
The leaves then go through centuries old techniques to process and dry them.
Please use the steeping guidelines below as a starting point. We encourage you to
adjust the amount of tea, steeping times and water temperature to discover your, perfect cup of tea!
White Tea
White teas are minimally processed. The leaves are dried after plucking to prevent oxidation resulting
in a delicate, subtly sweet cup of tea.
Steeping
1 1/12 tsp of tea per 8oz of water
170º - 180º F
2-3 min
Can be resteeped
Green Tea
Green tea leaves are heated, usually steamed or fried before drying which allows for little oxidization.
Taste ranges from grassy, lightly toasted and sweet.
Steeping
1 1/2 tsp per 8oz of water
165º - 175º F
2-3 min
Can be resteeped
Oolong Tea
A complex process of bruising and rolling the leaves allowing for slow oxidization. This process provides a wide range of flavors, from earthy, roasted, sweet and floral.
Steeping
1 1/2 tsp per 8oz of water
180º - 210º F
2-4 min
Can be resteeped
Black Tea
The leaves are rolled and/or crushed and allowed plenty of time to oxidize. The result is a complex, bold, full bodied tea.
Steeping
1 1/2 tsp per 8 oz water
210º - 212º F
3-5 min
Herbal Tea
Altough not technically tea. Tisane or herbal infusions are
delicious blends made typically of herbs, fruits and spices.
Steeping
1 - 3 tsp per 8oz of water
212º F
5-10 min
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