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
01
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.
Start with Good Water
02
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.
Measure Accurately
03
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.
Bring Water to a Full Boil
04
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.
Choose the Right Brewing Vessel
05
Steep for 3–4 minute. Remove the leaves promptly once brewed This timing brings out clarity, aroma, and gentle structure while avoiding over-extraction
Brew with Care
06
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.
Enjoy
THE WATER QUESTION
Why Water
Changes Everything
Most people focus on the tea and ignore the water. This is the single biggest mistake in home brewing The mineral content, temperature, and even the dissolved oxygen in your water all affect the final cup
I
Use Filtered Water
A basic activated carbon filter removes chlorine and reduces temporary hardness. This alone improves the brightness and clarity of most teas significantly.
II
Never Reboil
Reboiling water depletes dissolved oxygen, producing a flat, lifeless cup. Always use freshly drawn, freshly heated water for every brew.
III
Pre-heat Your Vessel
Pour a small amount of hot water into your teapot or cup before brewing. This prevents the water temperature dropping as soon as it hits a cold surface
IV
Consider Bottled Spring Water
For our most delicate teas the White Moonlight and the Darjeeling First Flush a still spring water with low IDS (under 100ppm) will reveal flavours that hard tap water simply masks.
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.