Everwild Tea · Brew Notes
Brewing secrets.
Good tea is mostly about the little things. Water, temperature, time and the right amount of leaf can completely change the cup.
Four things worth knowing
Temperature · Time · Water · Leaf
Temperature
Cooler isn't always weaker.
Boiling water can make delicate teas bitter and harsh. Match the heat to the leaf and you'll get a softer, more balanced brew.
Water temperature
Time
Watch the clock.
Over-steeping draws out more tannins and can leave your tea tasting dry or bitter.
Steeping time
Water
The water counts.
Hard, mineral-rich water can mute flavour. Softer or filtered water lets more of the leaf's natural character come through.
Good to know
Bold black teas tend to stand up to harder water better than delicate styles.
Leaf
A little balance.
Too little leaf can taste flat. Too much can overwhelm. Start with a simple ratio, then adjust it to suit your cup.
Starting point
1 teaspoon
2–3g · 250ml
The best bit
Make it your cup.
These are starting points, not tea law. Play with the leaf, temperature and steeping time until it tastes exactly how you like it.