These are really just suggestions. Brew your teas however you see fit but we find that these basic guidelines tend to make cups that please our taste buds the most. You can find more specific steeping instructions for teapots in the description of each tea page.

We also have steeping instructions for Gaiwans and Cold Brew Iced Tea.

TEAPOT

The teapot is a seemingly classic way to steep your leaves but it is almost entirely a Western process. Regardless of the technique's origin, it is a most popular and most efficient way to steep. Always use clean, fresh water and a clean teapot.

GAIWAN BREWING

The Gaiwan requires a little practice but once you get the hang of it, it allows for all day steeping of a single dose of tea leaves. You are able to experience the different stages of a tea and taste the subtlety of one steep to the next.

ICED TEA

If you're like us summertime means iced tea and sunshine! Many would say that good iced tea can only be made with black tea or that it's always sweetened. Some would say green tea is the only way to go for a refreshing summer drink. We've got a great secret for you: Any tea can be a delicious iced tea!

We've prepared some instructions to help you easily transform any tea leaves into a nice and refreshing ice cold beverage.

Cold Brew: Pour 1/2 gallon of cold water over 1 ounce of loose leaf tea. Cover and refrigerate for 8-12 hours. Strain out loose tea. To serve, pour over ice.

Quick Brew: For best results, reference Teapot brewing recommendations (above); double the leaf dose, and brew as directed. Pour over ice into a cocktail shaker, shake with ice, then strain into a serving glass filled with fresh ice.