Tea Brewing Tips for Loose Teas
These are only recommendations. You might need a bit of trial and error to get the perfect cup. Use about 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea for every 8 ounces of water. Use fresh, clean, cold water; and heat the water a bit differently for each type of tea:
Black – Bring the water to a rolling boil, but don’t over-boil since it depletes the oxygen and results in a flat-tasting tea. Steep 3-5 minutes.
Oolong – Stop just short of a rolling boil. Steep 3-7 minutes.
Green & White – These delicate teas require less heat. Bring water to a pre-boil, or just when air bubbles start to form. Steep 1-3 minutes for green tea and 1-8 minutes for white, depending on the specific tea you are brewing.
Herbal (Rooibos) – With so many different herbs that can be used for herbal tea blends, there is no way to give any temperature or steeping guidelines with any accuracy. Most herbs can be brewed in boiling water for about 5-10 minutes.
Preheat the teapot (or tea cup for a single serving), with hot water, then discard.
Pour heated water over tea leaves to steep. Tea may be placed in the pot loose, or in an infuser, such as a tea ball.
Depending on your steeping method, remove the infuser or use a strainer for the loose leaves. Finally, enjoy your delicious “cuppa”!
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Black Tea
The most popular type of tea that is highly oxidized, but still packs a
huge punch with antioxidants and high caffeine levels.
Yorkshire Gold (House Tea) ~ quality tea blended in the Yorkshire Dales
Typhoo ~ England’s everyday tea with a stronger flavor
PG Tips ~ England’s #1 tea
English Breakfast (regular or decaf) ~ a strong body and flavor
Irish Breakfast ~ a strong tea with a distinctive amber brew and malty flavor
Assam ~ fully body with a strong, rich, malty and spicy flavor
Ceylon (Orange Pekoe) ~ long leaf black tea with a smooth & satisfying flavor
Oolong ~ “Champagne of Teas” delicate tea w/a distinctive aroma & exquisite flavor
Cream Irish Breakfast* ~ creamy Irish tea with caramel highlights
Darjeeling ~ second flush, considered the champagne of tea-sparkling, fully aromatic
Earl Grey (regular or decaf) ~ blend of four teas fused w/oil of bergamot
Earl Grey w/ Cream ~ blend of Chinese, Ceylon, Yunnan with a lightly creamy flavor
Earl Grey w/Lavender* ~ natural oil of bergamot & lavender petals
Lady Grey ~ a lightly scented tea w/oil of bergamot & other citrus flavors
Black Flavored Teas
Amaretto** ~ almond liqueur flavoring
Apricot (reg. or decaf) ~ apricot flavored tea with marigold petals
Black Currant ~ sweet black currant flavored
Blood Orange ~ refreshing, fruity, tangy blend with orange peel and safflower
Bon-Bon ~ tender creamy creation with chocolate and coconut
Butter Truffle** ~ creamy tea with hints of butter cookie and pistachios
Café Latte** ~ delicious sweet chocolate and coffee beans with cream yogurt pieces
Caramel cashew** ~ sweet, creamy, nutty with brittle and caramel pieces
Christmas Tea (seasonal)* ~ black tea, orange peel, peppermint and seasonal spices
Cinnamon Plum ~ fantastic pairing plum and cinnamon flavor
Cinnamon/Orange/Spice (reg. or decaf) ~ cinnamon pieces, orange peel, cloves
Ginger Peach (reg. or decaf) ~ juicy peach with just the right amount of ginger
Licorice* ~ sweet blend with licorice essence and anise
Mandarin-Chai-Anise* ~ sweet and spicy brew with a licorice-like finish
Mango Strawberry* ~ sunny strawberry and juicy mango with marigold blossoms
Mango Vanilla ~ fruity and creamy with mango cubes and vanilla pieces
Maple Taffy ~ a wonderful delicacy with real maple syrup, cinnamon and popcorn
Monks Blend ~ flavorful combination of vanilla and grenadine
Pomegranate-Cranberry ~ fruity harmony with cranberry and pomegranate
Raspberry ~ simple and tasty with ripe, sweet red raspberries
Russian ~ a hearty tea with smoky notes & a creamy finish
Strawberry ~ fruity and delicious flavored with ripe, sweet strawberries
Green Teas
Green tea is simply less oxidized; retaining more of its nutrients. It has a very fresh taste.
Gojiberry ~ fruity and juicy with gojiberries, lemon grass, pomegranate arils
Honey Ginger ~ exotic aroma & flavor of sweet honeyed ginger
Jasmine ~ classic jasmine with a subtle yet sweet floral aroma
Jasmine Almond Orange**/* ~ first grade tea with orange peel and almond essence
Japanese Cherry Blossom ~ sencha base with sour cherry pieces and flavoring
Panfired ~ Dried in a hot metal pan ~ mild, full-bodied taste
Pinhead Gunpowder ~ large leaves rolled into pellets unfurl to medium-bodied taste
Sencha* ~ golden green-colored liquor/a pleasantly sharp taste
Sencha/Lemon ~ tangy, fresh lemon flavor with lemon grass and lemon peel
Strawberry Lychee ~ perfectly balanced sweet, fruity, soft and flowery tea blend
Sun, Moon & Stars* ~ jasmine, oolong & gunpowder green teas
Tea Garden* ~ cinnamon, chamomile, raspberry, heather flowers & cassia oil
Tea On The Beach ~ acerola cherries, sour cherries & sweet pineapple
White Teas
White tea is minimally oxidized. It has a very mild & somewhat grassy flavor.
White Peony* ~ wonderfully light w/chocolate undertones.
Snow Buds ~ two leaves and a bud with a mild, spicy, slightly fruity note
Herbal Tea
A soothing, caffeine-free infusion.
Almond Fruit ** ~ nuts & caramelized almonds mixed w/baked apples
Carrot Cake** ~ guilt -free carrot cake – pineapple, carrot, walnut, coconut, cinnamon
Chamomile* ~ excellent relaxing tea with dried blossoms
Cherry-Kiwi-Coconut ~ acid-free blend with apple, cranberry, kiwi, cherry & coconut
Christmas Herbal (seasonal)* ~ a sweet blend with rooibos and seasonal spices
Hibiscus* ~ classic Latin blend with hibiscus, orange peel, cinnamon and lemon myrtle
Lemon Ginger (Tulsi)* ~ spicy blend of tulsi, ginger and lemon myrtle
Mango Yoghurt ~ yogurt & exotic fruit flavors including mango, pineapple & papaya
Miami Ice ~ exotic fruits create a sparkling peach flavor
Old Love ~ lovingly selected fruits & berries create this unrivalled blend
Orange/Grapefruit ~ refreshing with eucalyptus leaves, tangerine bits, hibiscus
Peaceful ~ sensual aromas lift the mood & soothe the body, mind and soul
Pear Cinnamon ~ fruity, spicy and sweet with pear, cinnamon and cream
Peppermint* ~ refreshingly simple and full of flavor with peppermint leaves
Strawberry Rose ~ delicious rosy red fruit, pink rosebuds and purple pearls
Summer Solstice ~ sunny blend of seven fruits, rose petals, hibiscus, & chamomile
Rooibos Tea
South African grown caffeine-free infusion. (“Red Tea” or “Red Bush Tea”)
Rooibos ~ high-quality ruby color with a soft, sweet aromatic taste
Blueberry ~ fresh fruit character with flavorful blueberries
Bourbon St. Vanilla** ~ jazzy depth of vanilla with fruity notes
Caramel Toffee** ~ caramel flavor with a hint of almond and cream
Chocolate Cream Truffle ~ tempting creamy, soft flavor with chocolate and coconut
Ginger Pepper Orange** ~ gingerbread biscuit flavor with oranges, spices & nuts
Lemon ~ lively lemon taste with lemon grass and natural lemon flavor
Mango Strawberry ~ sun ripened mango, sweet strawberry & lemon grass*
Peanut Kisses** ~ irresistible with crunchy peanuts in a bed of chocolate and caramel
Pina Colada ~ fruity, fresh pineapple with creamy, sweet coconut
Polar Fire** ~ lively and tangy with sweet marzipan & creamy, fresh orange
Pumpkin Cream ~ pumpkin with honeydew melon, apple pieces & a hint of cream
Pumpkin Spice ~ pumpkin pie flavor with cinnamon, cardamom, coriander & cloves
Roasted Almond** ~ simple but delicious flavor with planed & crushed almonds
Spiced Chai* ~ cinnamon, cloves & natural spice oils
Sweet Sin ~ raspberries, vanilla pieces & rose petals ~Our Top Seller~
Tiramisu/Mascarpone** ~ light Irish coffee taste with a hint of sweet, creamy caramel
British Tea Garden
112 E. Chicago Blvd.
Tecumseh MI 49286
Phone
517-423-7873
Store Hours
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10 am - 4 pm
Serving Lunch
Tues. - Sat.
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