THE ART OF BREWING
How to
Brew Our Loose Leaf Tea for the Perfect Cup
Our Premium Ceylon tea is best enjoyed when brewed with care and intention. The following method is designed to highlight its natural brightness, refined aroma, and clean finish.
THE METHOD
Steps to a Perfect Cup of Tea
Start with Good Water
Use filtered or bottled water where possible. Avoid hard or heavily mineralised water, which can mute flavour and aroma. Clean, neutral water allows the delicate character of high grown tea to come through clearly.
Measure Accurately
Use 3g of loose leaf tea per 300ml of water. This ratio allows the long leaves to unfurl fully while delivering a balanced, expressive cup without bitterness or heaviness. If you prefer your tea with milk, we recommend increasing the tea to around 4g per 300ml to maintain strength and flavour.
Bring Water to a Full Boil
Heat fresh water to 100°C (a rolling boil). Pour immediately over the leaves. High grown Ceylon teas benefit from boiling water to properly release aroma and structure. The temperature naturally drops slightly on contact with the leaves and vessel, reaching the ideal brewing range.
Choose the Right Brewing Vessel
Use a ceramic cup, teapot, or quality infuser. Avoid paper cups, which absorb aroma and cool the brew too quickly. Ceramic and similar materials retain heat evenly, allowing the tea to infuse properly while gently moderating the water temperature from boiling to optimal brewing conditions.
Brew with Care
Steep for 3–4 minute. Remove the leaves promptly once brewed. This timing brings out clarity, aroma, and gentle structure while avoiding over-extraction.
Enjoy
Taste the tea without milk first to appreciate its natural brightness and refined character. Milk can be added if desired, particularly for a rounder, softer cup.
A Quiet Note
Great loose leaf tea is best enjoyed without rushing the brewing process. If your cup tastes flat or lacks aroma, the cause is often water cooling too quickly rather than over-brewing. Using a pre-warmed ceramic teapot or cup and freshly boiled water helps maintain the ideal brewing temperature, allowing the full flavour, aroma, and character of premium high grown Ceylon tea to develop beautifully in every cup.
