water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

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

 ~ 3 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

brown sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended

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)

 ~ 1 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 3 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 3 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: recommended steep time for “Mulled Cider Scented Black.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 Brown sugar will complement.  Milk will not complement.

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