Wild Thyme Whole Food & Tea Co.

108 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY
(518) 885-7275

A Natural Food Store & Tea Merchant located in the Village of Ballston Spa, NY

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Tea Preparation Guidelines
Tea Variety Tea leaves per8 oz. Water Water Temp. Infusion Time
White 1 tablespoon 165-185°F 1 ~2 minutes
China Green 1 teaspoon 165-185°F 30 sec ~2 minutes
Japan Green 1 teaspoon 165-185°F 30 sec ~2 minutes
Oolong“long leaf” 1 tablespoon 195-212°F 10 ~ 14 seconds*
Oolong“pearl shape” 1 teaspoon 195-212°F 10 ~ 14 seconds
Golden Black/Darjeeling 1 ½ teaspoon 195-212°F 3 minutes
Black 1 ½ teaspoon 195-212°F 3 ~ 4 minutes
Pu-erh 1 tablespoon 212°F 5 ~ 6 minutes*
Chai 1 tablespoon 212°F 5 ~ 6 minutes

*Pu-erh tea should be rinsed once with boiling water prior to steeping.


Tips for the perfect cup of tea

1. One serving of loose-leaf tea can be steeped multiple times. Simply increase the steeping time with each subsequent infusion.
2. Spring Water or filtered tap water (w/chlorine removed) makes the best tasting tea. Avoid distilled or extremely hard water.
3. Pre-rinse your teapot and/or cups with hot water before steeping and serving tea.
4. For a stronger flavor use more tea rather than more time.nal tip for getting the most out of your tea drinking experience is to share a cup with a friend, your family or co-workers. Whether you are a neophyte or seasoned tea drinker, the world of tea is vast and ready to be discovered. Explore and expand your horizons by sampling different teas. Remember - tea is delicious, fun to share and very good for your health.

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