Each tea is slightly different and we have customized basic brewing instructions on every bag of tea we sell but if you want to know more you can read "The Art of Brewing" which gives you in-depth information about brewing all types of teas.

We are really glad you asked, because improper brewing can make for a less than enticing cup of tea. In fact, it means so much to us that we’ve spelled it all out for you here. The only caffeinated tea we currently offer is our green tea blend, Aunty Ox. We will, however, be releasing another green tea and an organic black tea in the spring of 2007. So is it wrong for us to call our herbal blends “tea?” Die-hards and literal types will likely say “yes. See similar questions...

Place enough loose leaf tea in the Tea Press for approximately 24 oz of water or 3 cups. (See loose leaf tea label for brewing instructions.) Pour hot water into the Tea Press and replace lid with mesh plunger. Ensure the plunger is not pushed down. Allow tea to infuse for desired amount of time. To stop the infusion process, press the plunger down. See similar questions...

Yes. Because the water is maintained a fraction of a degree below boiling point, the SuperKettle makes perfect tea, as well as other hot drinks. No. Much of the energy in a traditional kettle is wasted because of poor insulation, in the water converted to steam before it switches off, and in the excess water which is heated and left in the kettle but not used. See similar questions...

Place enough loose leaf tea for 8 oz of water in the teapot. (See loose leaf tea label for brewing instructions.) Pour hot water into the teapot and let the tea steep for desired amount of time. You can pour the tea into small zisha tea cups or you can drink directly from the spout. See similar questions...

You may use an infuser, such as a tea ball or brew basket, to hold the leaves or put them loose in the pot, then pour through a strainer. For more information, please see our definitions of "infuser" and "strainer." See similar questions...

This can vary significantly from tea to tea, but there are rules of thumb. In general a black tea needs to brew 3-5 minutes for best flavor. They will often get bitter if you let them brew more than 6 or 7 minutes. Green teas often need only 1 minute, but 2-3 minutes is not unusual. Oolongs typically need 2-3 minutes. Herbals need 5-10 minutes, and they generally don't get bitter, so you can let them brew as long as you like. See similar questions...

Measure out the appropriate amount of loose leaf tea and place in T-Sac. (See loose leaf tea label for brewing instructions.) See similar questions...

Yes. Add 1/2 pound of loose tealeaves into the brewing container. Fill with cold water 1 inch from top of the brewing container (tealeaves will absorb water and expand more than coffee). Allow to cold brew for 12 hours, then drain. To make a glass of iced tea, add one ounce of tea concentrate to 7 ounces of water. Adjust the strength to taste. See similar questions...

This is the traditional brew as Nurse Caisse prepared it for her patients as well as the traditional Native American way to use herbs. A decoction is the "traditional" manner in which this particular remedy is prepared. See similar questions...

Large glass containers can be purchased through a chemical supply house or sometimes the chemistry stock room of a University. Other possibilities are a glass water-bath or large fishbowls, or glass two-gallon FLAT bowls--the kind you might use to keep turtles in--they have an enormous surface area for the Kombucha and have a nice lip around the opening to fit a rubber band around. Look for glass fish and reptile bowls at a pet shop or supplier for tropical fish and reptiles shops. See similar questions...

Only if it's of a high-grade (non-magnetic) stainless steel. If it can attract a magnet, then do not use it because the acidic tea will leach the metal out of it. It is preferable to use a glass container. See similar questions...

About once every 2 months, this gives us an adequate supply of beer while staying within the legal limits (200 gallon/yr with two adults in the household). Since my partner lives at a different location, I guess technically we could brew another 200 at his house, we've never brewed more than 120 gallons in a year. If you live in the area and are interested in observing a brew, drop me a line. See similar questions...

BREW is the Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Programme. See similar questions...

Most likely, companies that ask you to bring the tea to a boil twice are using regular (not powdered) herbs, and it's harder to get the medicinal extract out of large herb particles. We've tried both methods (brewing once and brewing twice) and had the same results from both brewing methods: so don't waste your time brewing these powdered herbs twice. To our knowledge, there is no additional benefit to brewing powdered herbs twice. See similar questions...

Yes, if for any reason you do not want to take it in capsules, you may pull out the content and mix it with water, juice, or yogurt. See similar questions...