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tea 101

New to loose leaf tea? You’ve come to the right place. Our beginner’s guide to loose leaf tea has everything you need to become a true connoisseur.

what is tea?

When most people talk about tea, they’re referring to the Camellia sinensis plant, which gives us black teas like Earl Grey, green teas, and more. But tea isn’t just about this plant—we also use yerba mate, guayusa, and rooibos, along with herbal teas and fruit infusions like Caribbean Crush. The difference between these teas lies in how the leaves are processed.

how much do i need?

Ready to get started? Here’s what you need to know. Our teas are sold by weight, with 100 g (4 oz) making an average of 30-40 cups. So if you’re making one cup per day, it’ll last you about a month.

If you just want to try a small portion of a bunch of different teas, you might have fun trying out one of our tea samplers. They contain a variety of tea flavours, with enough tea to make a couple cups of each.

brew the perfect cup

Making loose leaf tea at home couldn’t be easier. All of our teas come with handy steeping instructions, so you know how much tea to use, how hot your water should be, and how long to let it steep.

Measure Your tea

We recommend a serving amount for each tea, but it’s really just a rule of thumb. Experiment and find your perfect balance!

Pour Your Water

Some of our teas call for cooler water, so the leaves don’t burn and become bitter. An easy trick is to let your kettle sit for a few minutes before pouring.

Let it Steep

Different teas call for different steep times: while some can turn bitter after more than a few minutes, most herbals and maté blends can infuse all day.

Most importantly… don’t be afraid to break the rules! At the end of the day, it’s all about what makes you happy. We want people to have fun with our teas—the only “right” way to drink it is however you like it best.