water at a simmer or a rolling boil (~180-212° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 4 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: To prevent rooibos dregs, use a tea strainer without loose mesh or large holes. We recommend tea sacks or tea socks.

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 1 ¹⁄₂ even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
1 ³⁄₄ even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

 ~ 2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 4 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 4 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: recommended steep time for “Winter Mint Rooibos” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will complement, but this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.