How do I troubleshoot weak tea?Updated 2 months ago
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 package tells you what temperature will make that tea taste best.
2. Use spring or tap water. Distilled water and reverse osmosis water are missing the minerals that make tea taste strong and vibrant. Sometimes, you may not know that your water is distilled or RO water. Your water may be filtered without your knowledge, by the building or city.
3. Use more tea. Each package suggests 3.5g (about a tablespoon) of tea for a 10oz standard mug. You might prefer a stronger tea, so try adding a little more tea to find the best amount for you. And if your mug is larger than 10oz, you will need more tea leaves per cup.
4. The last factor in strength is time. We recommend 5 minutes to start. A longer infusion will taste stronger.