Brewing Guide

Hot Brew

Hot brewing highlights structure, aroma, and depth. Temperature and time play a quiet but essential role in shaping the cup.

Water Temperature

Water temperature influences how tea unfolds, shaping both flavour and texture.

Each tea has its own ideal range. Too hot, and the leaves lose their finesse; too cool, and flavours remain muted.

• Black tea → 95–100 °C
• Green tea → 75–80 °C
• White tea → 70–80 °C
• Rooibos → 100 °C
• Herbal infusions → 100 °C

Small shifts in temperature can quietly transform the entire tasting experience.

Steeping Time

Time affects structure and balance, allowing each tea to express itself naturally.

A longer steep draws out more structure and depth, while a shorter one keeps the expression light.

• Green tea (2–3 min) → Creates a fresh, aromatic and balanced cup.
• White tea (1–2 min) → Reveals delicate notes with lightness and clarity.
• Black tea (3–5 min) → Brings out roundness, depth, and structure.
• Rooibos (7–10 min) → Releases a smooth body with naturally sweet, rounded notes.
• Herbal infusions (10–12 min) → Allows botanicals, fruits and herbs to fully unfold their character.

Taste as it brews, and let the infusion settle where your palate feels most at ease.

Dosage

It is often better to begin gently and adjust the timing, rather than overload the leaves or botanicals.

Tea (green, white, black)

• 250 ml → 3 g (approximately one level teaspoon)
• 1 L → 12–15 g

Rooibos & herbal infusions

• 1 L → 15–20 g

Adjust the steeping time to reach the intensity you prefer.

Tasting Temperature

A tea reveals its full aromatic palette once it has slightly cooled.

Enjoyed between 55 and 65 °C, the flavours open gradually, bitterness softens, and the cup becomes comfortable on the palate.

Too hot, aromas are muted and the tasting feels rushed; too cool, the structure loses its expression.

Let the infusion rest for 2–4 minutes after brewing before tasting. This quiet pause allows the liquor to settle and its character to unfold naturally.

Cold Brew

Cold brewing offers a slower extraction, revealing clarity, softness, and natural sweetness, with a clean, refreshing cup.

1. Add 10–12 g of tea to 1 L of cold water
2. Let infuse for 6–8 hours in the refrigerator
3. Strain, chill, and serve

You may add fruit slices, citrus zest or fresh herbs for a delicate touch.

For another refreshing preparation method, you can also explore how to make iced tea at home.

Essential Care

A mindful brew extends beyond infusion. It continues in the care given to the leaves, the botanicals, and the tools you use.

• Use filtered or low-mineral water for a cleaner profile
• Cover your teapot or cup to preserve aroma
• Choose porcelain, glass or enamelled cast iron to keep flavours pure
• Store in an airtight container, away from light, humidity and strong scents
• Keep in a cool, dry place and enjoy within 6 to 12 months for peak freshness

For detailed storage recommendations, read how to store loose leaf tea.

These brewing guidelines apply to our entire selection, teas, rooibos and herbal infusions, each crafted to reveal its character through time, temperature and care.