How to Host a Fall Tea Tasting with a Sampler Box

Quick answer

Hosting a fall tea tasting at home starts with a loose leaf tea sampler box, like the Fall Medley Sampler, which gives you six cozy blends to explore without buying full-size bags.

Step-by-step guide to hosting your fall tea tasting

1. Set up your tasting station: Arrange small tasting cups, a kettle, and a timer. Use one teaspoon of loose leaf per cup and water just off the boil (about 200°F for most blends). Pre-heat your cups with hot water so the tea stays warm longer.
2. Brew each tea separately: Steep each blend for the recommended time (usually 3-5 minutes for black/rooibos, 2-3 for green). Use a separate infuser or strainer for each tea to avoid mixing flavors. Over-steeping is the most common mistake—set a timer for each cup.
3. Taste in order from light to bold: Start with the mildest tea (like a white or green blend) and progress to spiced rooibos and black teas. Rinse your palate with plain water between samples. Skipping the palate cleanse can make all teas taste the same after the first few sips.
4. Discuss and compare flavors: Note aroma, flavor, body, and finish for each tea. Use a simple scorecard or just share impressions. This is the fun part—encourage everyone to describe what they taste. Write down favorites immediately; memory fades fast after multiple samples.
5. Save leftover leaves for a second steep: Most loose leaf teas can be resteeped. After the tasting, re-steep the same leaves to see how the flavor changes. This is a great way to stretch your sampler. Don't discard leaves after one steep—many blends improve on the second cup.

Products that help

• Fall Medley Sampler - Wholesale (6pk): The Fall Medley Sampler includes six pouches of loose leaf tea blends that capture autumn flavors. It gives you a ready-made lineup of seasonal teas for your tasting, so you don't have to buy multiple full-size bags.

  

• Pumpkin Spice - Wholesale: Pumpkin Spice is a Relaxer blend made with rooibos, pumpkin, and cinnamon that promotes relaxation. It adds a classic fall flavor to your tasting and works well as a caffeine-free option for evening sessions.