Sipping Streams Tea Company

Making iced tea is easy! Simply prepare tea or tisane as usual. But use half of the amount of tea proportion to the amount of water added. Let it steep the suggested amount of time. Remove tea leaves, let cool to room temperature, pour over ice that fills the container or cup. The ice makes up the remaining volume.

For larger batches, use 1 oz of loose leaf tea or tisane for a 1 gallon yield. Steep 1 oz of tea or tisane in 1/2 or 3/4 gallon of hot water for suggested amount of time (see Steeping Suggestions above). Remove tea leaves, let cool to room temperature, pour over ice.

Iced tea can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight.

Homemade Chai is easy!

Chai is a very traditional Indian beverage, Masala Chai literally means Mixed Spice Tea. There is no universal Chai recipe. The beverage varies from region to region and even from family to family, each guarding their own recipe which is often passed down from generation to generation.

Masala = Mixed Spice & Chai = Tea

A traditional Indian beverage made with steamed milk & sweetened to taste.

For a quick & simply Masala Chai variation, pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp of Chai; let steep 5 mins, then add 1/2 cup of hot milk or condensed milk for greater sweetness. Strain leaves & spices before drinking.

Another suggestion is to prepare a mixture of half Chai (tea) & half milk & then steam like a cappuccino; at home a small hand-held frother is perfect for Chai!

For an authentic Masala Chai, simmer 1 tsp of Chai with 1/2 cup milk & honey on stovetop. Gradually add 1/2 cup water. Strain leaves & spices before drinking.

Pouring over ice makes delicious Iced Chai!

This versatile tea can also be prepared as a self-drinker. Plain hot Chai is made like any black tea (steep 5 minutes) or green tea (steep up to 3 minutes). May be enjoyed without adding milk.

     Like the great Greta Garbo, Tea wants to be alone! A sensitive leaf, tea will pick up the odors of its neighbors in the cupboard. To maintain absolute freshness, store your tea leaves in a closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct light, moisture and heat. Never put tea leaves in the refrigerator or freezer because the condensation will alter the composition of the leaf, thus encouraging its breakdown. Buy only amounts of tea leaf that you will consume within a six month period, again, ensuring freshness.

    You may notice that tea has left a bit of a "stain" in your teapots and cups. It is very important that you NOT use any harsh cleaning agents of these items as the residue of the soaps will adversely affect the taste of your tea. The absolute BEST solution is Baking Soda and warm water, plain and simple. It can be used to clean tea cups, tea pots, strain