Preparing tea is not a task.
It is a return to yourself.

At Almaté, every infusion is born in nature, refined through tradition and finds its meaning in the moment you pause. Discover how to prepare a clean, balanced infusion full of soul.

✦ Purpose-driven formulas

🌿 Conscious ritual

100% natural origin

↩ Flavour without additives

The Almaté method

Gestures to bring out the best in every leaf

The difference between ‘drinking tea’ and living a ritual lies in the details: honest water, the right temperature, precise timing and presence. Nothing complicated. Just respect for nature and for your moment.

Choose fresh water

Use soft, freshly heated water with no dominant flavours. The water is the stage: the purer it is, the clearer the voice of the tea.

Respect the temperature

Not all leaves need the same heat. Greens and whites appreciate gentleness; blacks, reds and herbal infusions accept more intensity.

Measure with intention

As a starting point, use 2 g of tea per 200 ml of water. Adjust to taste: more leaves for body, less time for softness.

Steep without rushing

Time draws out character, but can also bring bitterness. Follow the guide, watch the colour and let the aroma set the pace.

Remove the leaves

When the tea is ready, remove the infuser or strain the drink. This keeps your cup clean, round and true to the blend.

Drink mindfully

Before looking at your phone, look at the steam. Before rushing, breathe. The best cup is not just prepared: it is inhabited.

Pause · Act · Breathe · Enjoy

The brief ritual that changes the tone of your day

In a culture that prizes speed, a cup prepared with calm becomes an act of inner elegance.

Hands holding a warm ceramic tea cup in soft morning light

Pause

Leave the world outside for a moment. Your nervous system recognises the signal: time to lower the noise.

Before brewing

Act

Heat the water, open the bag, measure the leaves. Everything can be part of the care.

The mindful gesture

Breathe

Bring the cup close, feel the steam, notice the notes. The aroma opens the door to calm.

The first encounter

Enjoy

Drink without rushing. Don't look for what's next. For a few minutes, what matters is already in your hands.

The complete moment

Practical guide

Recommended times and temperatures

These values are a master artisan's foundation: precise, easy to follow and designed to preserve the natural balance of each tea family.

Type	Temperature	Time	Suggested dose	Result in cup
Green tea	70–80 °C	2–3 min	2 g / 200 ml	Fresh, vegetal, luminous.
White tea	75–85 °C	4–6 min	2–3 g / 200 ml	Delicate, floral, silky.
Black tea	90–95 °C	3–5 min	2 g / 200 ml	Deep, round, energising.
Oolong	85–90 °C	3–4 min	2–3 g / 200 ml	Complex, aromatic, balanced.
Red tea / Pu-erh	95 °C	3–5 min	2 g / 200 ml	Earthy, warm, enveloping.
Herbal infusions	95–100 °C	5–8 min	2–3 g / 200 ml	Expressive, aromatic, caffeine-free.
Matcha	70–80 °C	Whisked 20–30 s	1–2 g / 70 ml	Creamy, vibrant, ceremonial.

Artisan's tip

If the tea is bitter, it doesn't need sugar. It needs less heat.

Many cups are spoilt by excess heat or time. Before reaching for sweeteners, try brewing with slightly cooler water and removing the leaves sooner. The result tends to be more elegant, cleaner and truer to the origin.

For European palates accustomed to balanced flavours and moments of pause, from the Mediterranean breakfast to after-dinner conversations, this small adjustment transforms the experience: less harshness, more nuance, more everyday pleasure.

A well-prepared cup doesn't shout. It whispers. And that is precisely why it stays with you.

Confidence in every cup

What to avoid

Quality tea deserves a simple but careful process. These are the mistakes that most dull the flavour.

🚫 Boiling water for everything

It can scorch delicate leaves and turn a floral cup into a harsh one.

Over-steeping

More time does not always mean more benefit. It often means more tannin and less harmony.

🚫 Storing tea near heat

Light, humidity and kitchen aromas deteriorate the leaves. Store your tea in a cool, dry, sealed place.

Before brewing your next cup

Frequently asked questions

Yes, especially with high-quality green, white and oolong teas. The second steep tends to be gentler and can reveal new notes. Add 30–60 seconds to the initial steeping time.

Both work well. The key is that the leaves have room to open. A wide infuser or a teapot with a filter allows for more even extraction.

It depends on the purpose. Energy and focus teas work best in the morning or during work; sleep, calm and digestion teas are usually enjoyed in the evening or after meals.

Yes, if it is part of your preference. We recommend first tasting the cup on its own to discover its profile. Then personalise it without losing sight of the balance.

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Preparing tea is not a task. It is a return to yourself.