The Bees’ Tea Guide

Begin with a Moment

Loose leaf tea rewards intention. Settle just long enough to sense what you want from your cup: energy, clarity, or a steady, even sip. The bees believe every tea has its purpose.

Choose the Tea for Your Purpose

• Black teas give a bright, natural lift.
• Green teas offer clear, balanced energy.
• Herbal blends are caffeine free yet refreshing and quietly invigorating.
  The bees gather teas that suit early starts, long afternoons, and everything in between.

Let the Leaves Open

Loose leaf is generous in ways bagged tea rarely is. Whole leaves have space to unfurl, release deeper aroma, and show the small nuances that make each cup feel alive. An infuser, strainer, or reusable filter bag is enough to let the leaves stretch and reveal their full character. The bees approve of anything that lets the tea breathe.

Steep, Taste, Adjust

• Give the tea a few minutes, 4-5 for black, 3-4 for green, 5-7 for herbals. Taste.
• Longer steeping deepens the cup.
• Shorter steeping keeps it lighter

Good tea invites fine-tuning instead of strict rules. The bees trust your palate.

Finish the Cup Your Way

• Milk or sugar can soften black teas.
• Honey pairs naturally with green teas.
• Herbal blends often shine plain.
  
  Anything that makes the cup enjoyable belongs in the cup. Cookies are especially welcome. A crunchy cookie can round out a bold black tea, add contrast to a clean green tea, or bring a warm finish to an herbal blend. The bees would never forget the cookie.

Serving Guides

These are starting points; adjust to taste:

Leaf amount
1 teaspoon, about 2 g, per 8 oz or 240 ml of water.

Water temperature

Black tea: 205 to 212 °F or 96 to 100 °C
Green tea: 175 to 185 °F or 80 to 85 °C
Herbal tea: 205 to 212 °F or 96 to 100 °C

Steep times

Black tea: 3 to 5 minutes
Green tea: 2 to 3 minutes
Herbal tea: 5 to 7 minutes