Begin with a familiar cup
A good cup of tea starts with a few small choices. You do not need a complicated tea set or a special occasion: a cup, a strainer, a teaspoon and a way to heat water are enough. Kindleaf brings together green tea, dry ginger, lemongrass and tulsi, so giving the blend a little room and time is part of the pleasure.
For your first cup, follow the pack's proportions. Once you know how the blend tastes, make one small adjustment at a time. That makes it easier to find the cup you want to return to.
Measure the tea and water
Use one teaspoon of Kindleaf, approximately 2 g, for 150–200 ml of water. A teaspoon is a useful everyday guide, while a kitchen scale gives you a more consistent measure. At 2 g per serving, a 50 g pack makes approximately 25 cups.
Start with 200 ml if you prefer a lighter cup, or 150 ml for a more concentrated taste. Use a clean, dry spoon to take tea from the pack, then close the pack before moving on to the kettle.
Let the water settle
Heat fresh water, then let it cool to 85–90°C before pouring it over the blend. A temperature setting on your kettle or a kitchen thermometer can help you find this range. Cooling time varies with your kettle and the amount of water, so temperature is a better guide than a fixed wait.
Cover the cup or brewing vessel and steep for 4–5 minutes. Set a timer, and use those few minutes to put away the pack or choose a place to sit.
Strain, taste, make it yours
Strain the tea before drinking. Try the first sip plain, once it is comfortable to drink, and notice which part of the blend reaches you first: the ginger's warmth, a citrus note or the green, herbal finish.
Add honey or lemon if you enjoy them, beginning with a little so the blend remains easy to taste. If your next cup needs a change, adjust the water within the suggested range or choose four minutes instead of five. Keep the process simple. Your favourite brew is the one that fits your day.
