Adore Tea's Award Winning Teas
Black Tea
Once picked these leaves are withered and rolled, before being laid out flat and left to oxidise, which allows for the rich flavours to develop. Whether you’re looking for a delicate Darjeeling or a robust Scottish breakfast, we’ve got the black tea for you.
Flavoured Black Tea
We use natural flavours to create our divine selection of flavoured black teas, some blends contain pieces of dried fruit or a sprinkling of petals for an intense flavour boost. Not sure where to start? Why not try our popular Canberra Breeze or award-winning Afternoon Bliss?
Green Tea
Green tea is often praised for its beneficial qualities and its consumption has deep roots in Eastern culture and tradition. Green tea is a sweet, mellow tea. The leaf is processed minimally and remains high in antioxidants and vitamin C, while also being low in caffeine and the tea leaves remain bright green due to a heating process known as ‘fixation’ which removes the enzymes responsible for oxidation.
Flavoured Green Tea
We use natural flavours to create our divine selection of flavoured green teas, some blends contain pieces of dried fruit or a sprinkling of petals for an intense flavour boost. Not sure where to start? Why not try our popular Evening Mist or award-winning Luscious Lychee?
Chai
An indulgent sensory experience; Chai is a wholesome blend of tea and aromatic traditional Indian spices and herbs. Chai spices include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, star anise and more.
Oolong
Known by the Chinese as ‘blue-green tea’ Oolong teas undergo a roasting and rolling process known as semi-oxidisation that brings out its flavours. Oolong teas are a specialty of the Fujian and Guangdong provinces of China, as well as Taiwan.
White Tea
White teas tend to only be rolled by hand to ensure the quality of the whole leaf is maintained. Only the most specific buds are picked for this rare tea and only for two weeks at the start of spring. Once picked, the leaves are spread out on bamboo racks and left to dry for 2-3 days while the temperature and humidity are carefully regulated.
Flowering Tea
Flowering White teas are a delicacy. Long white tea leaves – ‘silver needles’ are hand rolled with beautiful combinations of flowers sewn into the middle. What starts as a ball, will open up into a blooming tea. Amazing to watch, these teas are fabulous to share with friends. Brew one at a time in a glass teapot or carafe to watch the spectacle. White tea is light and leaves you refreshed. The flowers used in each individual ball add the perfect floral touch to the delicate white leaves. Use 75-degree water temperature to protect the delicate nature of the white tea leaves. You can allow the flowering tea to brew for as long as you want and it can be rebrewed several times.
Rooibos
Finely chopped Rooibos leaves naturally contain no caffeine or tannins, and unlike other teas will never go bitter. Rooibos does not come from the same plant as other teas, but rather from the aspalathus linearis plant native to South Africa, where it is known as ‘Red Bush’.
Fruit Infusion
A naturally beautiful combination of sweet dried fruits and fragrant flower petals, fruit infusions contain no tea leaves, so they have no tannins and no caffeine, making them great for adults and kids alike!
Herbal
Herbal blends are a mix of herbs and tend to be a combination designed to give you maximum health benefits as well as provide a great taste. Though Herbs are believed to provide health benefits, they are not a substitute for medical care, please consult your medical practitioner before drinking herbal infusions.
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Recommended Water Temperature
Black Tea
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
2 to 4 mins
Flavoured Black
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
2 to 4 mins
Green Tea
65°C to 77°C Column of steam just begins to rise.
3 to 4 mins
Flavoured Green
65°C to 77°C Column of steam just begins to rise.
3 to 4 mins
White Tea
75°C Column of steam just begins to rise.
2 to 7 mins
Chai
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
2 to 4 mins
Rooibos
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
3 to 4 mins
Oolong
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
2 to 7 mins
Fruit Infusion
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
2 to 4 mins
Herbal
88°C to 94°C Tiny bubbles begin to thread along the surface.
3 to 4 mins
Exotic
65°C to 94°C Please read instructions on your tea label.
2 to 7 mins
General Rules
Brew Time
Do not brew your tea for too long as over brewing will leave a bitter aftertaste. Larger leaf teas can be brewed for longer than the small cut leaf. Brew large leaf teas for 3-5 mins and finer cuts teas between 2-4 mins.
Black Teas
That will be served with milk or lemon should be brewed a little longer. 4-5 mins for large leaf and 3-4mins for finer cut teas.
Green Tea
Should be brewed in water that is below boiling point. Try using 1/4 cold and 3/4 boiling water. Green Tea can be brewed several times.
White Tea
Should be brewed in water that is below boiling point. Try using 1/4 cold and 3/4 boiling water. Can be brewed for up to 10 minutes and brewed several times over. Each brew reveals a new layer to the tea.
Rooibos Tea
Can be brewed as long as you like without ever going bitter in taste. Unlike other teas there is no tannin
Herbal Tea
Use one teaspoon of herbs for each cup. Add boiling water to plunger/teaball or teapot. Let the herbs infuse for at least 5 minutes to ensure all the goodness is released. Add honey or lemon as desired. Every individual Adore Tea is labelled with brewing times and recommendations for that tea so that you don’t have to remember these details. Certain teapots give you an amazing view of your tea leaves steeping!
To Whiten, Or Not To Whiten?
Use one teaspoon of herbs for each cup. Add boiling water to plunger/teaball or teapot. Let the herbs infuse for at least 5 minutes to ensure all the goodness is released. Add honey or lemon as desired. Every individual Adore Tea is labelled with brewing times and recommendations for that tea so that you don’t have to remember these details. Certain teapots give you an amazing view of your tea leaves steeping!
To Sweeten, Or Not To Sweeten?
Honey is recommended as a sweetener, sugar is also fine in most tea.
Iced Tea
Fruit Blend Teas are the most recommended for an Iced Infusion, however most teas can be used. If you have any more questions about tea or the brewing process, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly staff! They’ll help you find a tea that you’re sure to love. Found a tea on our website that you can’t wait to try out? Place an online order now! It’s more than an art; it’s a lifestyle!
Adore Tea's Award Winning Teas
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