No.2, Banten Red [organic]

General brewing instructions: 3g of leaves to 7oz-8oz (200ml-250ml) of water. Brew at 205F for 2 minutes. Black teas can be re-brewed 5 times using hotter water and longer infusions when using Gong Fu style.

This Indonesian tea is milder than most black teas, smooth, with no bitterness, due to the roasting process. Notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, and fragrant wood. This certified organic tea hails from a protected national park with much biodiversity, a lush tropical environment with good rainfall and rich volcanic soils. Novice tea brewers, this one is easy to prepare. Gong Fu or Western brewing. Use 2 tsp (3g) per 7oz (200ml) of water at 205F for 2 minutes.

Origin: Banten, Indonesia

About Our Tea Offerings

Tea measurements and water amount and temperatures vary, based on your personal preferences. We advise rinsing tea for a few seconds before the first infusion, at the same temperature as the brewed water. This softens the leaves for brewing. Filtered water, if possible. Use our brewing instructions only as guidelines. Your preferences are the most important.

Most of our teas are organic, but some are not Certified Organic. Our tea descriptions will let you know which of them carry the USDA Certified Organic label. Importantly, know that we support and work directly with conscientious, small independent farmers.