Candler’s Cherries, 1888

water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

~ 3 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended

Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.

water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

1 ¹⁄₂ heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

~ 1 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

~ 2 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

~ 3 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: recommended steep time for “Candler’s Cherries, 1888.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.