How To Tea!

A Guide for the Burgeoning Tea Lover

Welcome to Tea and Absinthe!

We’re just geeky people who love comic books, movies, science, cosplay, and tea. And we love sharing our teas with fellow nerds! If you’ve never made loose leaf tea before, here is a basic introduction to tea brewing so you can start sipping right away. Making tea can be a simple part of your everyday routine or a unique treat for a special occasion.

However you choose to take your tea, thank you for trying our blends and we hope to meet you at the next comic con!

-Tea & Absinthe

What You’ll Need:

• Loose leaf tea

• Tea infuser or tea bag

• Your favorite mug

• A teaspoon

• Hot water •

• Add on of your choice such as sugar, honey, milk or lemon, comfy couch, favorite blankie, a book, etc

Step 1: Measure Your Tea

Everyone drinks their tea differently. Some people like a strong flavor while some like a lighter experience. Why not experiment and see what you like! In general, remember this guideline: use one teaspoon of dry loose leaf tea for every 6 ounces of water. On average, a teacup is 6 oz, a coffee mug is 10-12 oz, and a travel mug is 16-20 oz! So just remember the guideline and you’ll have the perfect starting point to making a good cup of tea. Once you’ve got your tea leaves measured, put them in your reusable tea infuser or disposable bag.

Step 2: Heat Your Water

Now that you have your tea leaves, you need water!

Usually for black and herbal/fruit teas you want to use freshly boiled water. If your water is not hot enough, it can leave black and herbal teas weak and watery. For green or white teas you’ll want boiled water that’s cooled slightly. Water that is too hot can “scald” delicate green and white teas. One easy way to cool down your water is to pour it into your teapot/mug first, and wait for a moment. then add the infuser with your tea leaves

Step 3: Brew the Tea

Leave it in for the recommended amount of time depending on your type of tea, and then remove the infuser and set it aside. Remember, If you want a stronger flavor, use more tea, not more time. Oversteeping can make tea bitter.

Step 4: Enjoy!

Add sweeteners, cream or lemon, or nothing at all. Sip thoughtfully on the couch or dump into your to-go cup. Pour over ice, mix into a cocktail, forget on the counter for a while and then enjoy cold. Try it different ways: If you like it, you’re not doing it wrong! Bonus tip! there are many different ways to brew. Some Indian chai is simmered in milk, Russian style makes a tea concentrate, Moroccan style tea is aerated, Mongolian tea adds butter... there’s a whole world of tea!

Happy Sipping!