DIY Tea Blending
Set up a simple tea bar where you can mix your own blends from loose ingredients and name them for moods or moments.
Materials
Loose Leaf Tea Bases
Black, green, herbal, or rooibos teas
Quantity: 2–4 varieties
Herbs and Add-Ins
Dried citrus, mint, rose petals, spices
Quantity: Small jars or bowls
Empty Tea Bags or Jars
To store custom blends
Quantity: 2–3 per person
Labels or Stickers
For naming each blend
Quantity: 1 per blend
Welcome to DIY Tea Blending
Blending tea is like mixing a mood in a cup. This kit turns your kitchen table into a small tea lab where you can create blends for calm, focus, or comfort.
Before You Begin
- Clear a bit of counter or table space
- Choose 2–4 base teas and a handful of herbs or add-ins
- Have hot water ready so you can taste as you go
Flow of the Activity
1. Set Up the Tea Bar (10–15 minutes)
- Lay out bases and add-ins in separate bowls or jars
- Put spoons in each container to keep flavors distinct
- Set out empty bags or jars and labels
2. Blend and Taste (30–45 minutes)
- Start with a small amount of base tea and add 1–2 pinches of herbs
- Brew a tiny sample and adjust to taste
- Once you like a blend, mix a larger batch and give it a name
3. Label and Store (10–15 minutes)
- Write blend names and ingredients on labels
- Store blends in bags or jars for future evenings
Variations & Ideas
- Gift mode: Make blends to give away with handwritten steeping instructions.
- Seasonal blends: Create blends for specific seasons or times of day.
- Tasting flight: Brew several blends and do a mini tasting.