Brewing guide

Freshly boiled water, 3–5 minutes, 1 g per cup.

Every Elixir tea is whole leaf, so it opens slowly in hot water. Here is how to get the best cup from each one.

Elixir Orthodox

Elixir Orthodox

Deeply malty, honey-caramel sweet, no bitterness.Shop this tea
  1. 01 Boil fresh waterUse freshly boiled water.
  2. 02 1 g per cupAdd 1 g of leaves for each cup.
  3. 03 Steep 3–5 minutesLet the whole leaves open slowly.
  4. 04 Drink it blackNo milk: there is no bitterness to hide.
  5. 05 Steep againWhole leaves can often be steeped twice.
Elixir Green Tea

Elixir Green Tea

Light, fresh and clean: a calm cup for a busy day.Shop this tea
  1. 01 Boil fresh waterUse freshly boiled water.
  2. 02 1 g per cupAdd 1 g of leaves for each cup.
  3. 03 Steep 3–5 minutesThen pour and enjoy.
  4. 04 Steep againWhole leaves can often be steeped twice.
Elixir Roselle Brew

Elixir Roselle Brew

Hibiscus flower, naturally caffeine-free. Tart and fruity.Shop this tea
  1. 01 Boil fresh waterUse freshly boiled water.
  2. 02 1 g per cupAdd 1 g for each cup.
  3. 03 Steep 3–5 minutesA deep ruby cup.
  4. 04 Hot in winterHave it hot on a winter evening.
  5. 05 Iced in summerOr serve it iced in summer.