How to Brew Raspberry Razzle Loose Leaf Tea Hot or Iced

Quick answer

For a bright, fruity cup, steep Raspberry Razzle in 175°F water for 5–7 minutes. For iced tea, double the leaf amount, steep, then pour over ice.

Brewing steps for hot and iced tea

1. Measure your leaf: For hot tea, use 1 teaspoon of Raspberry Razzle per 8 oz of water. For iced tea, use 2 teaspoons per 8 oz. A common mistake is under-measuring, which leads to weak flavor. Use a kitchen scale if you want precision: about 2 grams per cup is a good target.
2. Heat water to 175°F: Bring water to a boil, then let it cool for about 30 seconds. Avoid using boiling water directly, as it can make the tea bitter. If you don't have a thermometer, this is roughly when small bubbles start to form. If you're unsure, err on the cooler side—you can always steep longer.
3. Steep for 5–7 minutes: Pour the water over the leaves and let steep for 5–7 minutes. Longer steeping extracts more flavor but can increase bitterness. Taste at 5 minutes and adjust next time. Set a timer to avoid over-steeping, especially with white and green tea leaves.
4. Strain and serve hot: Remove the leaves with a strainer or infuser. For hot tea, serve immediately. If you like it sweeter, add honey or sugar while the tea is still warm. Strain promptly to stop the brewing process.
5. For iced tea: double the leaf, then pour over ice: After steeping double-strength tea, let it cool slightly, then pour over a glass filled with ice. The ice will melt and dilute the tea to the perfect strength. Add fruit or mint for extra flair. For a clearer iced tea, cool the brewed tea in the fridge before pouring over ice.

About Raspberry Razzle

• Raspberry Razzle - Wholesale: Raspberry Razzle is packed with vibrant raspberries and tangy hibiscus, and it's part of the Eternity blend line, which contains herbal, white, and green teas with an abundance of superfruits. The mix of white and green teas means you should use slightly cooler water than you would for black tea to avoid bitterness.