Fill kettle with fresh, filtered water. Don't re-boil or use stale water.

Heat the water to the temperature needed for the tea you are using. For example, a black tea needs water between 90-100°C or 195-212°F but a green tea will need water at a much lower temperature. Refer to the tea steeping guide on this blog post.

Add hot water to the mug or teapot. Once warm, discard.

Place tea infuser inside the mug or teapot. Add 1 teaspoon of tea leaves and 8 ounces of hot water.

Cover the mug or teapot and let the steep process begin.

Set a timer. Again, refer to the tea steeping guide on this blog post to know how long to steep the tea. For example, a black tea needs to steep 3-5 minutes.

Remove the tea leaves. If you wish, you can add milk or sweetener at this step. Tea can also be enjoyed plain. Happy sipping!