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 & Shopping Links
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.