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Tea Education

Start here to learn all about how to brew tea and explore our tea recipes.

What are the particles at the bottom of my cup?

Good eye! Tea sediment is a normal aspect of loose leaf steeping and doesn't affect the flavor of the finished tea. If you'd like to remove all of the sediment from your tea, we recommend using a paper filter after the tea is steeping. Please note th

Can tea be infused more than once?

Definitely! All of our teas can be infused at least two times. Oolong tea holds up especially well to multiple steeps. Simply store the leaves in your infuser by placing them in a bowl or cup until you're ready to make another infusion. Use the same

How should I store my tea?

To ensure your tea stays as fresh as possible, we recommend storing tea in airtight containers around 70 degrees F and away from light. Our teas have a recommended fresh date of 2 years when stored properly. Teas that contain mint have a best buy dat

How do I troubleshoot weak tea?

We'd be happy to help. Weakness could be due to a few different things. Here’s what you can try to improve strength:1. Use hotter water. Teas - especially black and herbal teas - need specific water temperatures to extract maximum flavor. Each packag