Three reliable starting points
Match the method to the product.
Use fresh water and measure the yaupon when you can. Temperature, time, and ratio all change the cup, so adjust one variable at a time after trying the starting recipe.
Steep
Original
- Measure
- 3 g (about 3/4 tsp) loose leaf or 1 tea bag
- Water
- 8 oz water at about 200°F
- Method
- Steep 3–5 minutes
Start near five minutes for a balanced cup. Add time for more roasted depth or shorten the steep for a lighter profile.
Steep
Dark
- Measure
- 1 tea bag
- Water
- 8 oz water at about 200°F
- Method
- Steep 3–5 minutes
Steep the bag, then remove it. Enjoy the roasted yaupon-and-chicory cup plain, or add a little honey, milk, or cream.
Steep
Focus
- Measure
- 1 tea bag
- Water
- 8 oz water at about 200°F
- Method
- Steep 3–5 minutes
Start with a 3–5 minute steep, then remove the bag and adjust to taste. Enjoy the dark-roasted yaupon, chicory, and lion’s-mane blend.
Make it yours
Adjusting strength and texture.
Use a little less water, or increase the loose leaf slightly. Adjust the steeping time to taste.
Try a shorter steep or add a little more hot water to your finished tea.
Taste the drink plain first, then add your preferred milk, cream, or sweetener a little at a time.
Remove the tea bag after steeping. For Original loose leaf, use a fine infuser or strain before drinking.