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Kitchabox Start Up Guide: How You Can Make the Most Out of Your Coffee or Tea Subscription

Every Kitchabox is thoughtfully crafted with the subscriber’s preferences in mind. Our coffee beans and loose leaf teas are curated fromthe best picks from around the world. Everything is made with love – from the ethically sourced coffee and tea to the stories behind each box. You can also opt to get coffee or tea brewing kits with a Kitchabox you purchase.

This guide will help you make the most out of each Kitchabox. We have separate guides for coffee and tea subscribers below. You can also check out more posts on our blog and Youtube channel for more information and inspiration about coffee and tea!

Here’s what you’ll read on this guide:

  1. Kitchabox Coffee Guide
  • Coffee Brewing Guide
  • Boost Your Coffee For Everyday Happiness
  1. Kitchabox Tea Guide
  • Tea Brewing Guide
  • Tea Brewing Tips

KITCHABOX COFFEE GUIDE

 Coffee Brewing Guide

There are two types of coffee that subscribers are asked to choose when they sign up for a Kitchabox – Espresso and Drip.

Our espresso coffees include Brazilian Express, Ethiopian Forest, Coffee Farmer’s Pick, Soulful Blend, and so much more. We recommend a dose of 18 – 22 grams of coffee for a brewed volume or weight of 1.5 – 1.75 oz or 30 – 35 grams. Brewing water temperature should be 199 – 201 degrees Fahrenheit or 93 – 94 degrees Celsius. Allow a brew time of 25 – 30 seconds.

Our drip coffees include Colombian Sky, Kenyan Sunset, Dusk Till Dawn, Decadent Drip among others. We recommend a brewing ratio of 30 grams of coffee per 350 grams of water. Grind size should have a medium-fine coarseness. Allow a brewing time of 3 – 4 minutes.

Boost Your Coffee For Everyday Happiness

Here are some fun videos you might want to check out on how you can enhance the flavor of coffee, and also get the most out of its health benefits.

How To Give Your Coffee a Boost

Want to explore more coffee hacks? We made a video on the best ways to make your coffee healthier and more flavorful.

If you’re using a pour over coffee maker to brew your drip coffee beans, check out this video on pairings that go well with your coffee.

And If you want to turn your coffee up a notch, give your usual coffee a twist by making it into a bulletproof coffee! Here’s how you can make one.

 

KITCHABOX TEA GUIDE

Tea Brewing Guide

Our Kitchabox tea options include Black Tea (Premium Organic Ceylon, Begramot Earl Grey), Green Tea (Jasmine Green Tea, Organic China Sencha), Oolong (Formosa Oolong), White Tea (Pai Mu Tan), Fusion Teas (Herbs and Berries, Chamomile, Organic Blueberry Blend Rooibos), and Chai (Cinnamon Chai).

If you’re going to brew black tea, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should 4 – 5 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

For green tea, use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water. Brewing water temperature should be 176 – 195 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow a steep time of 2 -3 minutes.

If you’re going to brew oolong tea, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should 4 – 5 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

For white tea, use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water. Brewing water temperature should be 176 – 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow a steep time of 2 -3 minutes.

For the Herbs and Berries Fusion Tea, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should be 5 – 10 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

For the Chamomile Fusion Tea, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should be 10 minutes. Use 2 – 3 teaspoons of tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

For Organic Blueberry Blend Rooibos, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should be 8 – 10 minutes. Use 1 – 2 teaspoons tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

For Cinnamon Chai Tea, we recommend a brewing water temperature of 203 – 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Steep time should be 4 – 5 minutes. Use 1 – 2 teaspoons tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water.

Tea Tips

We have prepped up tea brewing tips and hacks over the past several months here at Kitchables. Here are our top links from how to make the perfect cup of tea to how you can make the most out of your brewed perfection.

https://wordpress-2.test/perfect-cup-of-tea/

https://wordpress-2.test/10-amazing-health-benefits-tea/

https://wordpress-2.test/easy-tea-drink-recipes/

https://wordpress-2.test/ways-infuse-tea-recipes-cooking/

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