Fruit and herbal teas, also known as tisanes, are naturally caffeine-free and made from dried herbs, flowers, fruits, and spices. These infusions require boiling water to extract their full flavour.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1-2 teaspoons per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 95-100°C

• Steeping Time: 3-5 minutes

Head over to our wide selection of delicious Fruit and Herbal caffeine free teas here.

Black tea is fully oxidised, giving it a strong, bold flavour. It brews best with hot, near-boiling water to bring out its rich taste and deep aroma.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1 teaspoon per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 95-100°C

• Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes

Browse our luxurious loose leaf black teas here.

Oolong tea sits between green and black tea in terms of oxidation, resulting in a complex, floral, and sometimes creamy flavour.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1 teaspoon per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 80-90°C

• Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes

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Green tea is delicate and requires cooler water to avoid bitterness and preserve its natural sweetness and umami notes.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1 teaspoon per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 70-80°C

• Steeping Time: 1-3 minutes

Gander some gorgeous green teas here.

White tea is the least processed type of tea, making it light, floral, and naturally sweet. It should be brewed at lower temperatures to avoid scorching the delicate leaves.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1-2 teaspoons per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 60-75°C

• Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes

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Matcha and Gyokuro green tea are shade-grown, resulting in higher chlorophyll and umami content. They require very low water temperatures to prevent bitterness and bring out their natural sweetness.

• Tea-to-Water Ratio:

 - Matcha: 1 teaspoon per 70ml water

 - Gyokuro: 1 teaspoon per 250ml

• Water Temperature: 50-60°C

• Steeping Time:

 - Matcha: Whisk immediately until bubbles—no steeping required.

 - Gyokuro: 1-2 minutes

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