How to make tea
- Loose leaf tea of choice
- Infuser
- Cup or teapot
- Water
First, get your kettle boiling. Warm up your cup or pot with a quick splash of hot water, swish it around, then pour it out. Now, add fresh hot water to brew your tea. Use the chart below to find the best temperature for your tea type.
Scoop your loose-leaf tea into an infuser — a teaspoon per cup (about 250 ml) is a good rule of thumb.
Pop the infuser into your mug or teapot, then let it steep for the suggested time (check the guide below).
Take the infuser out, add a splash of milk or a little sweetness if you like, and enjoy your tea slowly.
Whatever your sip, this handy guide will help you steep for just the right amount of time.
Black Tea
100°C/212°F
2-4 minutes
White Tea
80°C/176°F
3-7 minutes
Green Tea
80°C/176°F
1-3 minutes
Oolong Tea
80-90°C/176-194°F
3-6 minutes
Herbal Tea
100°C/212°F
3-5 minutes
Pureh Tea
100°C/212°F
2-4 minutes
Get the inside scoop on how to brew the perfect cup of tea
Measurements
As a guide, use 1 teaspoon of tea per cup for hot tea, or 2 teaspoons per cup if you’re making iced tea. For a 1-litre teapot, that works out to about 4 teaspoons for a hot brew.
Strength
Prefer a stronger cup? Rather than steeping it longer, simply add an extra teaspoon of tea and stick to the recommended brew time.
To serve
If you enjoy milk in your black tea, let it steep for the full recommended time. And remember, milk is best kept for black teas — most white, green, and herbal teas are best savored on their own.
Temperature
White, green, and oolong teas are best brewed at 80°C (176°F). An easy way to get this temperature is by mixing 20% cold water with 80% boiling water. Before you brew, warm your teapot or cup with a swirl of hot water and pour it out — this helps your tea stay hotter for longer.
Loose leaf vs. tea bags
Both loose leaf and tea bags have their charms. We adore the ritual of loose leaf, but tea bags are perfect when time is short. Whichever you choose, just be sure to follow the brewing instructions for the best cup.
With over 100 teas available, we’ve got your beloved favorites as well as unexpected flavours so there’s something for every taste.
Green Tea
For over 5,000 years, people have enjoyed green tea for its health benefits and refreshing taste. Originally from the orient, it is now beloved by millions worldwide for its antioxidant qualities.
White Tea
As its name implies, white tea is the lightest variety. Traditionally from China, it's now also grown in India, Thailand, and Nepal.
Flowering Tea
If you’re looking for a delightful display of color in your cup, to match the delicious taste, then we invite you to explore the elegant world of flowering teas.
Black Tea
Black tea is the type of tea which western drinkers will be most familiar with. In fact, 90 percent of the tea sold in the west is of the black variety.
Herbal Tea
Our herbal teas are a caffeine-free way to boost your well-being. Made with natural ingredients, they offer a refreshing pick-me-up or a moment of relaxation.
Pureh Tea
Royal Puerh Tea has a proud history as a tribute tea for China's imperial court. Also known as Vintage Palace Puerh Shu, it was a runner-up in the 2009 Tea King Competition.
Fruit Tea
Our Fruits Discovery Green Tea is a refreshing blend of green tea leaves infused with papaya, guava, and mango from southern Mexico, Belize, and India.
Oolong Tea
Our Ginseng Oolong Tea blends premium oolong leaves with ginseng root, creating a rich, crisp cup with a sweet, buttery finish and distinct ginseng flavor.
Jasmine Tea
Jasmine tea is famous for its sweet, powerful aroma. Its scent comes from jasmine flowers, picked at dusk, which are layered over green tea leaves.
