Cup and Kettle opened in April of 2010 in the heart of downtown Leavenworth, Washington.
Starting with 40 loose leaf black, oolong, green, white and herbal teas and tisanes, we have grown to having over 140 types. We also not have over 100 jars of barbecue rubs, specialty salts, peppercorns, spice blends, sugars, and a few spices.
We carry innovative and unique tea accessories to assist you in making a perfect cup.
Let us assist you in finding the flavor that is right for you. It is fun for us!
Call us at 509-548-TEAS (8327) to order after perusing the types and flavors.
We can ship anywhere in the United States. We ship using Priority Mail from the U.S.P.S.
If you are visiting Leavenworth, make sure to stop in and sip a sample of today's tea selection or try a sample of a bbq rub or sauce! You are bound to find something that you would love or that would be great as a gift for anyone!
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Tea Facts and Brewing That Perfect Cup
Tea Facts:
- Fact 1: Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water.
- Fact 2: All true tea comes from the same plant, the Camelia Sinensis. The processing is what results in the tea being white, green, oolong, or black.
- Fact 3: All true tea is good for you, white teas containing more antioxidents than black.
- Fact 4: Tea has heart benefits, has cancer-fighting benefits, has hypertension-reducing benefits, has immunity-boosting benefits, has leukemia-fighting benefits, has Alzheimer’s-fighting benefits.
Caffeine Levels:
- A cup of coffee on average contains roughly 130 mg of caffeine
- A cup of black tea on average contains roughly 50 mg of caffeine
- A cup of oolong tea on average contains roughly 40 mg of caffeine
- A cup of green tea on average contains roughly 30 mg of caffeine
- A cup of white tea on average contains roughly 20 mg of caffeine
NOTE: As a general rule, coffee has more caffeine than tea, black tea has more than green, and green more than white. Be aware though, there are many factors that can significantly affect actual caffeine levels
Cup and Kettle's Guide to Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea:
- Black: Water just to boiling - pour over leaves - steep 3-5 minutes
- Oolong: Water to 180/185 degrees - pour over leaves - steep 2-3 minutes
- Green: Water to 180/185 degrees - pour over leaves - steep 2-3 minutes
- White: Water to 180 degrees - pour over leaves - steep 2-3 minutes
- Herbal: Water just to boiling - pour over leaves - steep 5-7 minutes
NOTE1: Use approx. 1 tsp. of leaves per 6-8 ounces of water (it can be up to 2 tsp. for herbal and white teas due to less density)
NOTE2: You will find many differences in recommended temps and times for steeping tea
NOTE3: Steeping tea longer does not make it stronger. Steeping longer can result in a bitter cup of tea
NOTE4: For iced tea, brew double strength (2 tsp/cup), cool, pour over equal amount of cold water/ice
Cup and Kettle
819 Front St.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Phone: (509) 548-TEAS (8327)
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Hours: Open Daily - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
