Use the best water available. We recommend bottled spring water or filtered water. Remember, any tea is only as good as the water you use to prepare it.

Despite recommended steeping times which you'll find on every package of tea, when trying a new tea, start with a shorter brew time initially and gradually work your way up. People have different sensory capabilities and you may find that you like the taste of certain teas steeped shorter or longer. You won't know until [...]