At Celestial Seasonings, we consider making and drinking tea an art form that’s easy to master. Here are some tea-brewing basics to get you started.
While you’re heating the water for your next cup, be sure to think about the three basic principles of brewing tea. Have a plan before you pour.
Our Senior Blendmaster, Charlie Baden, recommends the following brewing instructions based on type of tea. Remember to check the box for specific instructions for the tea you’re making.
Boil
Bring fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil.
Steep
Pour 1 cup water over a tea bag in a cup. Steep 3 to 5 minutes and remove tea bag.
Enjoy
Add milk and/or sweetener if desired and enjoy.
Heat
Heat fresh, filtered water until very hot but not boiling. (Green tea tastes best with slightly cooler water.)
Steep.
Pour 1 cup water over a tea bag in a cup. Steep 2 minutes and remove bag.
Enjoy.
Sweeten if desired and enjoy.
Boil
Bring fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil.
Steep
Pour 1 cup water over a tea bag in a cup. Steep 4 to 6 minutes and remove bag.
Enjoy
Sweeten if desired and enjoy.
Many Celestial teas taste great served over ice. Check the box to see if we’ve included iced brewing instructions – if so, we’ve tested your tea and it’s ready for your pitcher. Making a pitcher of refreshing iced tea takes mere moments. Just pour 2 cups boiling water over 4 tea bags in a heat-resistant pitcher. Steep according to package directions, then add 2 cups cold water. Serve over ice. Makes one quart.