How To Make A Cup of Tea

How to make a cup of tea

Select your tea base

• Black tea – Bold, strong, pairs well with milk or lemon.

• Green tea – Light, grassy, delicate; best without milk.

• Herbal tea – Caffeine-free, soothing, with various health benefits.

Boil water to the right temperature

Getting the water temperature for tea just right is crucial. Too hot, and you’ll burn the leaves; too cool, and the flavors won’t fully develop. Follow this tea brewing guide:

• Black Tea – 90–98°C (194–208°F) 
• Green Tea – 80–85°C (176–185°F) Let your boiled water sit for 30 seconds before pouring - or it might turn bitter.
• White Tea – 75–80°C (167–176°F) 
• Herbal Tea – 98°C (208°F) – Go full boil! Herbs need that heat to release all their goodness.

🔹 Tip: If you don’t have a thermometer, let boiled water sit for 30 seconds before using it for green or white tea.

Avoid reboiling water - It loses oxygen, which makes your tea flat and dull. Always start with fresh, cold water for the best results.

Steep your tea

Use one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea or one tea bag per cup. Steeping time depends on the type of tea:

• Black Tea – 3 to 5 minutes
  

• Green Tea – 2 to 3 minutes
  

• Herbal Tea – 5 to 7 minutes

Taste as you go — longer steeping means stronger tea, but too much can lead to bitterness.

Serve

Once steeped, remove the tea bag or strain the leaves. Add anything you like — milk, sugar, lemon, honey — or enjoy it as is. Now, sit back and sip.

How to make a cup of chai tea

Chai isn’t just tea — it’s a warm, spiced, comforting drink that’s deeply rooted in tradition. The easiest way to enjoy chai at home is by using a chai blend, like Monk’s Chai. It’s already brewed with black tea and whole spices, so you skip the long process but still get that rich, authentic flavor.

Here’s how to make a perfect cup of chai using concentrate:

What You’ll Need

• Monk’s Chai blend (1 heaped teaspoon per cup)

• Milk or milk alternative

• Water

• Small saucepan

• Strainer or tea infuser

• Optional: sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1) Boil water

Start with fresh, cold water. Bring it to a boil in a small saucepan. For one cup, use around ½ cup (120ml) of water.

2) Add the chai blend

Once the water reaches a boil, add 1 heaped teaspoon of Monk’s Chai directly into the pot. Let it simmer for 2 - 3 minutes to release the flavors of the tea leaves and spices.

3) Add milk

Pour in ½ cup (120ml) of milk or your preferred milk alternative. Stir gently and let the mixture come back to a gentle simmer. Allow it to brew together for another 2–3 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the flavor.

4) Strain and serve

Turn off the heat. Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the chai into your cup, catching the tea leaves and spices. Taste and add sweetener if desired.

5) Enjoy immediately

Chai is best served hot and fresh. Pair it with a quiet moment or your favorite snack.

Iced version

Prefer your chai cold? Just mix equal parts chai and cold milk, pour over ice, and give it a quick stir. No heating required.

Take your chai experience on the next level with: The Ultimate Guide to Chai Snacks & Drinks Pairings

Try Monk’s Chai – Real Chai, No Compromises

There’s tea, and then there’s chai — rich, spiced, and deeply comforting. If you’re searching for the best chai tea Melbourne has to offer, look no further than Monk’s Chai. Made with real spices and no shortcuts, it delivers the full-bodied flavor of traditional chai in every sip.

Whether you like it hot, iced, or blended into a latte, Monk’s Chai makes it easy to enjoy barista-quality chai at home — without the fuss.

👉 Discover Monk’s Chai and taste the difference. Your perfect chai moment starts here.