Brewing Guide

How to Brew Each Tea Beautifully

A simple guide to temperature, steep time, and brewing style for each tea type.

White Tea

Silken, delicate and gently floral.

Temperature
70–80°C
Time
2–5 mins
Infusions
Yes
Milk
No

Green Tea

Fresh, bright and elegantly grassy.

Temperature
70–85°C
Time
2–5 mins
Infusions
Yes
Milk
No

Oolong Tea

Layered, smooth and gently toasted.

Temperature
80–90°C
Time
2–4 mins
Infusions
Yes
Milk
No

Herbal & Rooibos

Comforting, full and softly mellow.

Temperature
90–100°C
Time
4–5 mins
Infusions
Yes
Milk
Optional

Black & Chai

Bold, rich and beautifully warming.

Temperature
95–100°C
Time
3–5 mins
Infusions
Limited
Milk
Yes

Measure guide: 1 teaspoon = approximately 3g, 1g tea | 100ml water

COLD BREW STEEP

COLD BREW STEEP

4 tsp tea

1 litre of water

Dip tea in hot water for 20 seconds to awaken leaves. Immediately add tea to cold, filtered water and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. Strain tea leaves and serve over ice.

*For faster iced tea, brew your tea following teapot steep in a heat-proof jug, let cool and add ice.

TEA POT STEEP

TEA POT STEEP

4tsps (10g)

4 cup teapot (1L)

Add tea to pot following guide above. Remove tea leaves after time allocated (leaves left in the pot will over brew the tea).

How to Brew Chai

To make 1 cup
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Step 1

Dry roast 1 tsp tea in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently for 1 minute until spices start to become fragrant.

Do not let the spices burn.

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Step 2

Add 300mls of your favourite milk to the saucepan and simmer for 5–7 minutes or until the milk turns a warm caramel colour.

Do not let the spices burn.

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Step 3

Add sweetener of your choice to taste.

Do not let the spices burn.

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Step 4

Strain the mixture into your preferred cup, take a moment to settle in, and delight in the comforting flavours of your chai.

Do not let the spices burn.