How to Brew

Brewing the perfect cup of loose tea is a lot easier than you may think.

With our premium teas you actually use less tea and get a much more flavorful cup.  The general rule of thumb is a teaspoon of tea per cup, however with our teas a teaspoon really makes two cups or a large mug - and you can infuse again for seconds!

The important factor is to have freshly boiled hot water to release the 'full' flavor of the tea, test the water temperature before drinking for comfort & using your favorite teapot or infuser, warm the pot by swishing a little hot water from the kettle around the pot as you wait for the kettle to boil.

Add the tea to the pot - 1 teaspoon for a large mug or two regular cups - and pour water over the tea just as it comes to a boil.  Stir and allow the tea to infuse for 3 - 5 minutes. 

Pour the tea into your cup, taste and decide if you would enjoy it more with a spot of milk or a little of your favorite sweetener

Here are our suggestions:

Coronado Royal Breakfast - pay homage to it's British heritage and add a little whole or plant milk.  Being of British descent i grew up on whole milk with my tea but there are some pretty good plant based 'creamy cashew' options readily available to duplicate that texture

Downtown Darjeeling - also lovely with milk and equally delicious with a squeeze of lemon and a little bit of maple or honey if you like your tea a bit sweeter.

La Jolla Hibiscus Berry - A favorite of ours, Blended with dried berries, tea shipped directly from Egypt,  this tea retains a sweet, floral & tangy flavor & a rich deep beautiful color, caffeine free so enjoy at any time of day.

Pacific Beach Peach - Perfect exactly as it is, we doubt that you even need honey or sugar.  Makes a fantastic iced tea - brew double strength and add the same volume of ice (e.g. 2 cups of double strength tea made with 2 teaspoons of tea to 16 oz boiling water, 2 cups of ice).

Rancho Santa Fe Earl Grey Creme - We like this pure and simple, add a little sweetener if desired.  It's perfectly acceptable to add a little whole milk or plant based creamer but taste first because you may not need it since the vanilla gives this tea a delicious creaminess.

The Rose Garden - We also like this one with no additions but it happily plays with a squeeze of lemon and a little honey or maple.  Another ice tea winner!

Swami's Beach Chai - Another black tea with warming Masala chai spices, can be treated as a 'latte' style mug with steamed plant or whole milk or thick & creamy with whipped cream blend

Torrey Pines Green - Another hit if you want a soothing & refreshing brew. Slice 3 or 4 pieces of fresh ginger root into your pot or infuser along with the tea & allow to steep for 3 minutes , much longer & green tea can tend to get bitter, drink while hot & savor the spicey ginger & refreshing citrus aromas