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

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

 ~ 2 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white or brown 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)

 ~ 1 minute: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

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

 ~ 2 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: recommended steep time for “Holiday Spice” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

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

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