Charleston Green

water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

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

~ 5 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white or brown sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

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 simmer (~180-190° F)

5 Tbsp tea leaves (2 qt. pitcher)

~ 5 minutes: Drain tea strainer

brown sugar to sweeten, stirred in while hot

Chill and/or add ice cubes, serve, and enjoy!

Tea Tip: To avoid diluting your iced tea, make the ice cubes out of the tea you are preparing!

water at a simmer (~180-190° F)

1 ³⁄₄ heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 ¹⁄₄ heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

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

~ 4 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

~ 5 minutes: recommended steep time for “Charleston Green.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

white or brown sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

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