So You Want To Brew A Perfect Cup Of Tea

It’s tea time in this bitch.

Illustration Sharon Gong
September 19, 2017
So You Want To Brew A Perfect Cup Of Tea

A few years ago, I decided to end my problematic relationship with coffee. It's fucking delicious, but my nerves couldn’t take all the anxiety it caused. I’m now fully committed to a healthy partner who wants to help me be my highest self: tea.

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Tea fixes everything. It’s true. There’s a tea to energize you, calm you, detox your body, or just please your tastebuds. As well as treating your body, the act of drinking a warm cup of tea can be a relaxing ritual to decompress and recenter your mind.

Here are all the tools you need to make your tea routine infinitely more enjoyable.

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JUEQI Japanese Cast Iron Teapot Kettle
So You Want To Brew A Perfect Cup Of Tea

For a classic, even brew.

Tea is super easy to make in this cast iron tea kettle. Boil water in the pot, then put your loose-leaf or bagged tea into the infuser and steep. The cast iron creates even heat throughout the kettle for a perfect brew.

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$29 on Amazon

DEMMEX Copper Stovetop Tea Kettle
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A fancy kettle for fancy tea.

If you’re not into teapot infusers, a straight up tea kettle is always a solid move to heat your H2O. This one is a little lavish, but so are you, and so is your tea.

$54 on Amazon

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Life4u Fruit and Tea Infuser Glass Water Bottle
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A travel-friendly tea infuser.

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This glass water bottle comes equipped with its own infuser and sleeve, perfect for infusing on-the-go and keeping your tea warm.

$20 on Amazon

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Slow Brew Sloth Tea Infuser
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The cutest way to brew a cup.

This adorable sloth tea infuser is great to travel with, or for when you just want a quick cup at the crib.

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$6 on Amazon

Turkish Tea Glasses Set with Saucers Holders Spoons
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Clink, clink, bitches.

If you’re extra, like me, this set of 24 gold decorated tea glasses is perfect for your aesthetic. If these are too flashy, a classic, simple set is a good alternative.

$59 on Amazon

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Harney & Sons Loose Leaf Black Tea, Peaches & Ginger
So You Want To Brew A Perfect Cup Of Tea

A staple for any tea-drinker.

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If you’re just getting into loose leaf teas, you really can’t go wrong with this one. It’s delicious, healthy, and has caffeine to give you an extra boost.

$13 on Amazon

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