Steep It Loose — STEEPWARE®

What is Scaling and How Does it Affect Your Tea? Scaling is the build-up of minerals that can be found on the inside of your tea kettle. This buildup can range in color from brown to grey to white and can appear as either a thin film or a more textured buildup. Scaling is the result of minerals separating out and solidifying when water boils and evaporates. This buildup can reduce the conductivity and speed of your kettle, causing it to take longer to boil water. The Benefits of Scaling: A Surprising Truth About Your Tea Many tea aficionados believe...

  Nothing could be easier, or faster, to prep: just combine loose leaf tea and fresh water in a mason jar, attach the Craft Cold Brew Filter, and let the tea leaves infuse for 20 minutes to overnight.  Refer to the guidelines by tea type below (they’re also on the filter package). But don’t stress about it! Unlike hot brewing, steeping time is flexible and very forgiving for cold brew tea. Heat is what brings out the tannic, bitter flavors in tea. When you cold brew, you’re left with a super smooth tea, which isn’t bitter in the slightest. You can...

Imbibe Magazine | January 1, 2020 By Penelope Bass for Imbibe Magazine  The Steep End Gear: Any time is tea time with the right brewing tools. In the dark, cold days of winter, few things are more soothing than a hot cup of tea. But just like coffee, a well-brewed tea takes finesse. Whether it’s hitting the right water temperature, infusing leaves to their full potential, or proper storage, these tools will help deliver a perfect brew every time. Why we like it: Founder of Colorado-based company The Tea Spot, Maria Uspenski used her mechanical engineering background to design the signature Steepware line. The 22-ounce Everest Tea Tumbler...

by Mindy Fox for Epicurious  Photo by: Joseph De Leo I can hear my better half, Steve, now: “Do you really need a dedicated travel tea mug? Can’t you brew a cup of tea and then use any ol’ travel mug to take it on the go?” Yeah, babe, you could. (And he probably knows what’s coming next.) But I like to have the right tool for the job, and there is good reason to be particular when it comes to a travel tea mug. Sure, I could place loose tea leaves in a single-use paper steeper or basket steeper and use...