water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

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

 ~ 5 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 milk and white sugar will complement

Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

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

 ~ 2 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 4 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 5 minutes: recommended steep time for “Earl of St. James.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 milk and white sugar will complement

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