Black Tea - Robust; Steep in boiling water for 4-6 minutes.

Oolong Tea - Semi-robust; Steep at 190°F for 5-8 minutes.

Green Tea - Delicate; Steep between 150-160°F for 2-4 minutes.

White Tea - Very delicate; Steep at 180°F for at least 4-6 minutes.

Rooibos (Red) Tea - Robust; Steep in boiling water for 4-6 minutes. 

Herbal Tea - Steep in boiling water for about 5 minutes. With such varying herbs used in so many teas, this tea should be perfected to your preferences. 

Happy Steeping!

 

I stopped at one of our coffee shops and picked up the tea and a bottle of the Torani syrup. I whisked away to make some tasty ice tea. The directions suggest doubling the amount of tealeaves that you use if you are going to make iced tea. So, I heated up a coffee cup with water and brewed my tea and put it over ice.   I felt like a super-bartender when I added my Torani syrup to my glass. Be careful when adding your syrup because it’s not too hard to over-do it. I mixed up my simple glass of iced tea and was in heaven! I guess I did not realize how easy it is to do! Now my guests request that I make them some iced tea! 

I hear Ginger Peach also makes a great ice tea too!

Are you tired of the same old Lipton tea bags that you can buy from Wal-Mart? Why not trying spicing up your tea with the various flavor options through Republic of Tea or Fine T? With 78 options through Republic of Tea and only 6 options through FINE T, you are sure to find one that you will love! We carry loose tea along with tea bags; from Aged Tea to Red and White Tea. We also carry tea kettles and other tea accessories. I am sure that we have something that you would love to try. Why not check it all out now?

The reason I love the REPUBLIC of TEA brand so much,  is not just because the variety of flavors, or the high-end quality of the tea itself. Primarily, I am a fan of this brand because of its packaging. The canister of tea itself is a well made cylinder with an air tight lid that is easy to remove and replace without too much pulling or puching. Once, my grandmother was “helping” my 4 year old with an alternate brand of herbal tea, and when the lid FINALLY came off, it was with sufficient force, that the canister flew out of their hands and onto the floor, spilling most of the contents.  This would happen in a similar fashion with most other brands almost each time. This has never happened with any of the REPUBLIC of TEAs. In addition to this, the packaging is decorative enough to be placed on a table with h’ors d’oeuvres-ready for company,

Being sick is not fun, especially when your throat is bugging you. I have been trying out different teas that JL Hufford carries and I have found a favorite! The Republic of Tea Ginseng Peppermint is so good and especially soothing for my throat. The full leaf tea has a noticeable difference from most tea bags people use. The unique flavor stands out when the leaves unfold in hot water. Even if you are not the biggest fan of tea, you will notice the comfort it can give you whether you are sick or just needing a warm beverage. There are many choices of flavors the Republic of Tea offers so even if you aren’t a peppermint lover like I am, you can find the right one for you.