Coffee:

Start with Fresh coffee.

It is best to grind right before brewing with a good grinder that will allow you to grind as fine as possible for your chosen brewing method.

Use good fresh clean water at the correct temperature. The ideal water temperature for brewing is 195 to 200 degrees. You can bring your water to a boil, then wait at least 1-2 minutes, and brew.

Use the correct amount of coffee . The rule is 2 level tablespoons for a 5-6 ounce cup.

Enjoy

Tea:

Start with good quality Tea and good fresh clean water.

There are two key factors: Time and Temperature

The suggested ratio is one teaspoon of leaves per cup of water. However, the light and voluminous teas will taste best with twice that. To steep, please use boiling water (212F) when preparing black, dark oolong and herbal teas. It is important to use cooler (180F) water when steeping green, light oolong and white teas.

Remember to not over-steep, or your tea will taste bitter. The rule of thumb is 5 min. for most black, 7 min. for dark oolong and white, and only 3 min. for light oolong and green teas.

Enjoy

The last step is the key in each process, coffee and tea are both about enjoying the journey and I encourage you to do just that.