- Scoop: Add 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 8 oz into your favorite infuser
- Steep: Pour your hot water and let it steep — 3–5 minutes for most teas.
- Sip: Strain the leaves, add milk and/or sweetener if desired, and enjoy your perfectly brewed tea!
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Valentine's Day Black Tea
Ingredients
Tasting Notes
Steeping Instructions
Heat water to the 212°F and let the bubbles subside.
Measure out the recommended amount of tea for your desired strength (usually 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water, but you can add more or less depending on your preference).
Place the tea in a tea infuser, and then place the tea infuser in your favorite cup or mug.
Pour the heated water into your mug and let steep for 3-5 minutes
Remove the tea infuser and add cream, sugar, honey, or lemon if desired.
Enjoy your delicious cup of loose leaf tea!
Shipping & Returns
Fast 2 day shipping plus our 30 day guarantee. Love it or return it within 30 days for a full refund!
- Contains Caffeine
- Approximately 15-20 cups of tea per ounce
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Steeping instructions:
- Heat water to the 212°F and let the bubbles subside.
- Measure out the recommended amount of tea for your desired strength (usually 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water, but you can add more or less depending on your preference).
- Place the tea in a tea infuser, and then place the tea infuser in your favorite cup or mug.
- Pour the heated water into your mug and let steep for 3-5 minutes
- Remove the tea infuser and add cream, sugar, honey, or lemon if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious cup of loose leaf tea!
Brewing the Perfect Cup
Sip-Worthy Stats
- Globally, tea is the second most widely consumed drink after water, with an estimated 7.1 million metric tons of tea produced in 2024.
- Drinking 3 cups of tea a day is associated with a 27% lower risk of coronary heart disease.
- Black tea contains theaflavins and thearubigins (antioxidants) that have shown potential for lowering cholesterol and high blood sugar risk.
- In the U.S., Americans consume over 84 billion servings of tea per year (that’s more than 3.8 billion gallons!).
- July/Aug 2025 issue of Tea and Coffee Trade Journal
- Nutrition Journal – BioMed Central, 2024
- webmd.com/diet/tea-health-benefits
- Global Tea Auction, July 29, 2024
Faq
We've answered almost everything — but if you still have questions, feel free to Contact Us. We're always happy to help.
What is your shipping and return policy?
We ship within 2 business days. If you don’t love your tea, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund. See our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
Do you use natural ingredients in your tea blends?
Yes! Every one of our tea blends is made with natural ingredients — premium loose leaf teas, herbs, fruits, botanicals and extracts. No artificial flavoring or hidden fillers, just pure ingredients for a better tea experience.
What tea accessories do you sell?
We carry a variety of customer-favorite tea accessories, including stainless steel tea infuser balls with whimsical charms, and mugs with built-in filters — perfect for steeping loose leaf tea with ease.
Do you sell caffeine-free and herbal tea blends?
Yes, we carry a wide selection of caffeine-free herbal teas made with ingredients like chamomile, honeybush, peppermint, and hibiscus. These blends are soothing, naturally sweet, and perfect for evening tea rituals.
How do I contact The Traveling Teapot?
You can reach us anytime through our Contact page or by email. We love connecting with fellow tea enthusiasts and will reply as quickly as possible.






