Water quality
Filtered or spring water brings out clarity. Avoid heavily chlorinated tap water.
Brewing
How to brew true tea
Water, leaf, time and vessel — explained plainly for every style.
Quick tips
Three fundamentals that improve every cup — before you choose a style.
Leaf amount
When in doubt, start with less leaf and shorter steeps — you can always add more.
Steep time
Gongfu rewards patience; Western style is more forgiving. Taste every steep.
Brewing guides
Step-by-step notes for gongfu, Western style and every tea in our range.
Find your daily brew
Each tea in our shop includes origin notes and suggested parameters — start with a bestseller or sample set.
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