coffee school

Learn more about the coffee process: For A Perfect Cup of Tea
  • Rinse a teapot with hot water to preheat.
  • Fill teakettle with fresh cold water and bring to a full rolling boil.
  • Use one teaspoon of tea per 6 ounces of water. Place into teapot or infusing basket.
  • Pour boiling water over the tea. (Wait one minute after boiling for green tea)
  • Steep 3 to 5 minutes. It takes time for the leaves to unfold and release their flavor.
For Iced Tea by the Glass...
  • Follow the rules for making hot tea, but use 50% more tea to allow for melting ice. When tea has steeped, pour over ice cubes.
For Iced Tea by the Pitcher...
  • Bring 1 quart of freshly drawn cold water to a full rolling boil in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and immediately add 1/3 measuring cup loose tea.
  • Stir. Cover and let steep 5 minutes.
  • Stir again and strain into a pitcher holding an additional quart of fresh cold water.
  • Server over ice.
  • Yields 1/2 gallon.
  • Follow our storage guidelines.
  • Brew beans within seven to ten days after roasting for best flavor.
  • Grind beans just before use.
  • Use fresh, filtered cold water.
  • Use two tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 oz water.
  • Drink with in twenty minutes of brewing.

    Good-quality water
    When preparing coffee, water is just as important as the coffee. Water represents 98% of the beverage, so ideally water should be filtered to eliminate particles, high levels of minerals and odors.