Usage Tips
> slide back the sleeve
> the teastick is perfect for medium sized full-leaf teas
> scoop from tea tin to the fill line (perfect for 10-14oz cups)
> if you have a smaller cup, simply put less tea in
> be careful not to overfill, as tea needs room to unfurl
> remove teastick when steeped to desired strength

  Care Tips
> remember to empty tea from cylinder when done steeping
> if the sleeve sticks due to dried tea leaves, run under cold water
> rinse well with soap and water
> safe for the dishwasher
> buff and shine to impress friends

  Brewing Tips
The best teas to use with the teastick are whole-leaf teas of small to medium size
(large leaf sizes need more room to unfurl than the teastick provides, and are best
used with a teapot). Teas of a lower grade, such as fannings and dust will steep
properly, but some of the dust may come through the holes of the teastick (even
though the holes are smaller than traditional teaballs). Herbal teas vary in size
and many do not absorb and grow in water the way tea leaves do. For that reason,
they may need a bit longer steeping time, and some dust or finer herbals might
come through the holes.

use filtered or spring water for best taste

experiment with brewing time and water temp. for different teas
black: app. 5 minutes just at boil (200+ degrees)
oolong: 3-4 minutes just off boil (180+ degrees)
green: 2-5 minutes just steaming (170+ degrees)

treated right, most teas are good for a second steeping