If you purchase one individual tea, it comes in a 2 oz. bag. This is equivalent to around 30 servings depending on how much you drink, which is about a month's worth! If you purchase one individual sample, it comes in a 0.6 oz. tin and is good for about 8 servings. If you would like to purchase our teas in bulk, send us an email at sales@trenchmenteas.com with your specific request! We will be selling our teas in more sizes soon! Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist!

When you receive loose leaf tea for the first time, the thought of steeping the tea can be overwhelming. Think of loose leaf tea as tea without the teabag! It’s virtually the same, with more ways to steep depending on your taste and preference. 1. Brewing with a French press—Steeping with a French press is easy and great for steeping more than one cup of tea. Depending on how much tea you plan to serve, bring your measured water to a boil. Place 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf tea per 8 oz. into the bottom of your French press. Place your French press lid into position and allow the tea to steep for 2-5 minutes based on how flavorful you want it to be. Slowly push the French press plunger down which separates the water from the tea, pour the liquid out, and enjoy! 2. Brewing with an infuser—Infusers exist to replace tea bags but maintain the quality and taste of loose-leaf tea. Even better, they’re reusable and easy to use! Boil 8 oz. of water. Place 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf tea into your infuser. If you don’t already have one, feel free to buy our official Trenchmen infuser! Place your infuser inside of your cup and carefully pour the hot water over the infuser, filling up your mug. Let the tea steep for 2-5 minutes based on how flavorful you want it to be. 3. Brewing with a teapot—Loose-leaf tea is best brewed with a teapot designed to brew loose-leaf tea. These teapots have built-in infusers or tea strainers, which you can remove to avoid over steeping. If you don't have one, shop our selection! Depending on how much tea you plan to serve, bring your measured water to a boil. Place 1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea per 8 oz. of water into the strainer inside of your teapot. Once your teapot comes to a boil, remove the strainer and serve. Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Each order also comes with a letter of instructions for you to follow if need be, and enclosed are specific steeping instructions for our tea if the times outlined above are not working out quite right for your personal taste. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist!

Picture this... You sit down after brewing your favorite morning cuppa, you take the first sip, and... yuck! Your tea is bitter! There are many causes for a bitter cup of tea, and we at Trenchmen Teas did our own research to help solve this universal problem. 1. The tea was steeped for too long. If the tea is left to infuse for too long, it will become bitter. Make sure to follow the general rule of thumb to steep for only 2-5 minutes, depending on how you like your tea to taste. Each order also comes with a letter of instructions for you to follow if need be, and enclosed are specific steeping instructions for our tea! 2. The water was too hot. In general, no teas should be prepared with water at a rolling boil. If the water is too hot, it can burn the leaves and release unpleasant flavors. You should go for a gentle boil when preparing your water, but when in doubt, use 195°F water. 3. The tea-to-water ratio was incorrect. We know that it’s tempting to cram the pot full of tea leaves, but the general rule of 1 teaspoon per 8 oz. of water holds up pretty well. Try not to use too much tea because that could result in a bitter flavor as well! 4. The type of water being used is "hard" or contaminated. If your water has a high pH or is even slightly contaminated, it can cause your tea and other drinks to taste bitter. The general rule of thumb for the best tasting tea is to use spring or purified water when brewing if possible. Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Each order also comes with a letter of instructions for you to follow if need be, and enclosed are specific steeping instructions for our tea if the times outlined above are not working out quite right for your personal taste. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist!

Yes! All of our teas are 100% gluten-free, and they are grown in organic, high-grade soil. Each and every tea we sell is gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan! However, please note that the facility that processes our non-luxury teas does also package cookies that contain wheat, as well as eggs. If you want to browse our teas that are allergen-free and also processed in a 100% gluten-free environment, head over to our Luxury Teas section, which you can find by clicking the button below: Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist!

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All tea comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. A very general definition of loose-leaf tea is tea that does not come prepackaged in tea bags. Unlike bagged tea, loose-leaf tea isn’t crushed into a teabag, allowing it to hold onto its flavor, aroma, and health benefits. Loose-leaf tea is significantly different in both flavor and quality compared to bagged tea, and is also more environmentally friendly since you can compost loose-leaf tea easier without the hassle of tea bags. Overall, it is much better for your body, the environment, and your wallet! (Plus, it’s tastier!) All loose-leaf teas provide antioxidants, vitamins, nutrients and have anti-bacterial properties. Black Tea: Great for digestion, heart health, energy, and immunity. Green Tea: Memory, dental health, cancer prevention, metabolism. Herbal Tea: Sleep, immune system, inflammation. White Tea: Cholesterol, reproductive health, weight loss, brain health. Pu-Erh: Blood pressure, stress relief, weight loss, digestion. Oolong Tea: Diabetes, inflammation, weight loss, brain health. Choosing which of these teas to drink can be challenging. There’s a multitude of flavors, health benefits, and caffeine levels, so it is common to feel confused! Want to try a tea that you don't want to buy? We love to gift samplers to every order, so if you have a specific request or question, leave a message in your order notes! Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist! But, if you're bold and just want to dive right in, try out one of our sample kits from our Sample Kit section to start your adventure with Trenchmen Teas!

The difference between teas comes from varying processing methods (specifically, the degree of oxidization that occurs from the moment the tea leaf is plucked), and from these several processes come six types of tea: Black teas—also known as red teas in China—are oxidized to the fullest extent possible. Green teas—Barely oxidized teas that go through the withering process, which is when excess water is removed from the leaves. It is minimally processed in most cases. White teas—The least processed teas of them all, as all that is done to the leaves is a short process of drying. Oolong teas/Blue teas—A broad category of teas referring to the leaves being only partially oxidized. There is no set percentage of oxidations, which is why some oolongs are closer in taste and appearance to green teas while others are closer to black teas. Yellow teas—These teas are unique in terms of rarity due to the process that it takes to create them. There is a period of "yellowing" the leaves to mellow the flavor out by placing the leaves in a pile and letting heat do its work. Yellow teas have a slightly more nutty tone in comparison to green teas. Dark teas—also known as black teas in China—are post-fermented. This refers to the process of allowing good mold to grow on them, similar to how bleu cheese is manufactured. Pu-Erh tea is easily the most famous example, as it is commonly drank in China. Always feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or comments. Tea is an art, and we at Trenchmen Teas will always help our customers learn to be a master artist!