Steeping Instructions

Start with the purest source of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Fill your infuser or tea bag with tea leaves – generally, 1 – 2 teaspoons per 8 ounces of water depending on the type of tea and desired strength.
For black teas – allow boiling water to cool 1 minute, then pour the hot water over the tea leaves and steep for the desired amount of time
For oolong and white teas -- allow water to cool for 2 minutes and steep for the desired amount of time. A slightly lower temperature releases oolong’s nuanced flavors.
For green teas -- allow water to cool for 3 minutes and steep for the desired amount of time. Lower temperature releases the delicate flavors characteristic of these teas.
Do not oversteep. Teas taste acidic or bitter if they are oversteeped. If you like stronger teas, simply add more tea leaves to your infuser.
Remove tea infuser or bag from water, pour into your teacup and enjoy the tea, and the knowledge that for every cup of tea you drink, you’ve made a difference to a child in Nepal!

General Steeping Guide

Remember that these are general guidelines and that each of our teas has unique characteristics, based on the type of tea and season. Detailed instructions appear on each tea's product page. Individual tastes and preferences also vary so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Tea	Amount of tea per 8 ounces of water	Water temperature	Steeping time
Black	1 teaspoon	Boil, then cool 1 minute	3-4 minutes
Oolong	1 heaping teaspoon	Boil, then cool 2 minutes	2-3 minutes
Green	1 heaping teaspoon	Boil, then cool 3 minutes	1-2 minutes
White	2 teaspoons	Boil, then cool 2 minutes	2-3 minutes