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The Royal Tea Guide

Brew with confidence.

Great tea does not need to be complicated. Start with fresh water, give the leaves room to open, and let temperature and time do the rest.

Tea or Tisane?

One useful distinction

True tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green, black, white, oolong, and pu-erh teas all begin with this plant and naturally contain caffeine.

Herbal tea, also called a tisane, is an infusion of flowers, roots, spices, fruit, or herbs. Hibiscus Reign and Golden Hour are naturally caffeine-free herbal blends.

The launch court

A quick brewing chart

Hibiscus Reign

1-2 teaspoons per 8 oz

Water

212°F

Time

5-7 minutes

Golden Hour

1-2 teaspoons per 8-12 oz

Water

212°F

Time

5-10 minutes

Verdant Crown

1 teaspoon per 8-12 oz

Water

180°F

Time

2-3 minutes

Make it iced

Brew it stronger

Use twice the usual amount of tea, steep at the normal temperature and time, then pour over a full glass of ice.

Keep it fresh

Store it well

Seal tea away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odors. A cool cabinet is better than a refrigerator.

Taste first

Adjust your cup

For more flavor, add more tea before adding more time. Oversteeping can make green tea bitter.

A note on wellness

We describe flavor, ingredients, and caffeine plainly. Our teas are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If an ingredient is a concern for you, check with a qualified health professional before sipping.