Richard's Brew Guide
NooTea isn't brewed like most teas.
Especially Brew 2.
If you're coming from coffee, this guide will help you find a brewing style that feels familiar — and then adjust it to suit your taste.
You can nerd out with this page or just throw in a good handful of leaf and get to know how you like it. Either way is good.
NooTea Brew 2 changes noticeably when you adjust how you brew it.
If your first cup isn't quite right, don't assume it's 'not for you'. A little more leaf, a little less water, or a shorter brew can completely change the result.
This is very different to normal tea
Most people brew tea with a small pinch of leaf, lots of water, and a long infusion.
Brew 2 is almost the opposite.
Think:
- •Much more leaf
- •Much less water
- •Shorter, controlled infusions
That difference is intentional.
It's what gives Brew 2 its depth and coffee-like feel — without the sharp bitterness you'd get from regular teas brewed this way.
Two ways to brew NooTea
There's no need to be precise unless you want to be.
You can brew NooTea in two ways, depending on how you like to approach things.
Quick & easy
This is the simplest way to brew NooTea — and how many people do it day to day.
Compared to ordinary tea, you'll use a lot more leaf.
Roughly speaking, think around ten times the amount you'd normally use for a cup of tea.
Guidance:
- •A small handful of leaf
- •A small cup or mug
- •Hot water
- •Short infusion, then taste
With most teas, this amount of leaf would turn harsh and bitter.
Brew 2 stays smooth and structured, even at this strength.
Although the brews are small and leaf-heavy, you can re-infuse the same leaves multiple times, adjusting each infusion as you go.
If it tastes good to you, you're doing it right.
Nerd mode (optional)
If you like understanding what's going on — or want repeatability — you can measure leaf, water, and time.
The guides below give approximate starting points.
Brew 2: choose your coffee reference
A useful way to approach Brew 2 is to think about the coffee you normally drink.
If you're an espresso drinker
This approach gives the deepest, most concentrated flavour.
Quick & easy:
- •A generous handful of leaf
- •Very little water
- •Short infusion
- •Re-infuse the same leaves several times, tasting as you go
Nerd mode (approximate):
- •Leaf: ~12g
- •Water: ~100ml
- •First infusion: ~45 seconds
- •Second infusion: +15 seconds
- •Third infusion: +15 seconds
Each infusion will taste slightly different.
You can drink them separately, or combine them.
If you're an Americano drinker
This gives a little more dilution while keeping depth.
Quick & easy:
- •Slightly less leaf than espresso-style
- •Small cup or mug
- •Shorter infusions
- •Combine infusions to taste
Nerd mode (approximate):
- •Leaf: ~10g
- •Water: ~100ml
- •First infusion: ~30 seconds
- •Second infusion: ~40 seconds
- •Third infusion: ~50 seconds
You can combine the infusions into one cup.
You can also brew it in a single infusion, but multiple infusions tend to taste better.
If you're a latte drinker
Replace the water with milk for a softer, rounder result.
Quick & easy:
- •Generous handful of leaves
- •Fill with unsweetened plant milk instead of water
- •First infusion: about 1 minute, then strain
- •Second infusion: about 2 minutes
Brew 2 Latte — Which Milk Works Best
| Milk | Richard's verdict | |
|---|---|---|
 | Blue Diamond Almond Breeze (Unsweetened) | Delicious Adds a lovely almond taste |
 | Alpro Almond (Unsweetened) | Delicious Lets the tea do its thing |
 | Full fat regular milk (dairy) | Not good Kills the flavour |
 | Sweetened plant milks | Not good Too sweet — throws the flavour off |
How to adjust to your taste
Small changes make a big difference.
- •More leaf → richer, heavier flavour
- •Less water → more intensity
- •Longer time → more depth and bitterness
- •Milk → softer, rounder feel
NooTea is forgiving.
Exploration is part of the experience.
Cold brew
Cold brewing Brew 2 brings out a softer profile. Many people prefer its calmer, steadier feel.
Quick guide:
- •A handful of leaf
- •200–300ml of water
- •Brew at room temperature for a few hours or overnight
- •Strain and drink
Other brews
Each NooTea brew behaves differently.
- •Brew 2 — bold, structured, designed for coffee drinkers
- •Brew 1 — Soft cocoa notes with a smooth, malty body and a roasted edge. (currently unavailable)
You can nerd out or just throw in a good handful of leaf and get to know how you like it. Either way is good.