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There's Always Time For A Good Cup of Tea

Whether it's to wake you up, keep you going, or help you unwind, it's always good to take a moment with a good cup of tea.

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

Step-by-Step Guide for Brewing the Right Cup

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Water

Bring your water to a rolling boil, preferably use filtered or clean well water, remove from heat.

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Portioning Loose Leaf Tea

Choose your portions depending on the level of strength you like your brew.

Per 8oz mug brew 1-2 tsp (1 tea bag) for a mild to medium strength cup. For a stronger brew use 2-3 tsp (2 tea bags) or more as desired.

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Steeping Times

Pour recently boiled water over loose leaf tea or tea bag & let steep.

Black Tea: 3-5 minutes

Green Tea: 3-4 minutes

Herbal Tea: 5-10 minutes (When the tea has Chamomile we recommend the shorter steep as it can become bitter)

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Press & Enjoy

Remove the tea strainer or tea bag after pressing out the liquid . Add your preferred honey & milk & ENJOY!

How to Use Honey In Tea

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Shop the Best Herbal Tea Online Today 

Not sure where to start?  If you prefer caffeine-free options, herbal blends and rooibos provide plenty to explore. 

Browse the collection and find a tea that fits your morning routine, afternoon pause, or evening wind-down. 

Frequently asked questions

Blue Sage Honey Co. offers herbal, black tea, and rooibos options, including Lavender Rooibos, Earl Grey, Assam Rose, Darjeeling, Calm Me Down, and Lazy Daze. The collection combines classic tea styles with thoughtfully selected herbs, flowers, and botanicals.

You can explore through the Blue Sage Honey Co. collection, with options such as Calm Me Down, Lazy Daze, and Lavender Rooibos. Each blend offers its own combination of herbs, flowers, and botanicals for a distinctive cup.

It gives you the flexibility to choose how much tea you brew and adjust the strength to your preference. Blue Sage Honey Co. offers loose-leaf black teas, rooibos, and herbal blends, including Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam Rose, and Lavender Rooibos.

Herbal tea is made from herbs, flowers, and other botanicals, while black tea comes from the Camellia sinensis tea plant which naturally contains caffein. Blue Sage Honey Co. offers both styles, allowing you to explore different flavors and tea traditions.

Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion made from the South African redbush plant. Blue Sage Honey Co. offers traditional Rooibos Tea as well as a Lavender Rooibos blend.

For an 8-ounce mug, start with 1–2 teaspoons of loose-leaf tea for mild to medium strength or 2–3 teaspoons for a stronger cup. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste.

Steeping time depends on the type of tea. Black tea generally takes 3–5 minutes, while herbal tea takes 5–10 minutes. Rooibos can be adjusted according to your preferred strength. For blends containing chamomile, a shorter steep can help prevent bitterness.

Yes. Honey can complement both herbal and black tea. Blue Sage Honey Co. also offers curated tea and honey combinations that pair specific teas with complementary honey flavors.