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

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

 ~ 3 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, 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 ¹ ⁄₂ minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 2 ³ ⁄₄ minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 3 ¹ ⁄₄ minutes: recommended steep time for “Sweet Autumn Crisp Rooibos” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 white sugar will add to its natural sweetness, but this tea does not take milk

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