A Beginner’s Guide to Blending Tea at Home

Tea blending may sound like an art reserved for experts, but at its heart, it’s simple and playful. Like cooking, blending is about experimenting with flavours, textures, and aromas until you find what feels right. At ApothecaTea, we believe your cup should be as unique as you are. Here’s a guide to help you get started.

1. Choose Your Base
Every blend starts with a foundation. Black tea offers depth and energy. Green tea brings clarity and focus. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, earthy, and grounding. Herbal bases like chamomile or honeybush invite calm. Your base sets the tone.

2. Add the Middle Notes
These are your supporting ingredients — the body of the blend. Peppermint for cool freshness, fennel for sweetness, hibiscus for a sharp tartness, cinnamon for warmth. This layer is where balance comes to life.

3. Top It Off with Accents
A touch of lavender, a sprinkle of rose petals, or a few curls of orange peel can completely transform a blend. These are the high notes — small amounts with big impact.

4. Ratios and Experimentation
A good starting point is the 40-30-30 guide: 40% base, 30% middle, 30% top. But remember — this isn’t a rule, it’s a canvas. Taste as you go, keep notes, and adjust. Sometimes less is more, sometimes bold is best.

5. Intention Matters
Your blends don’t just carry flavour — they carry meaning. Blending chamomile and lavender before bed isn’t just soothing, it’s an act of self-care. Mixing green tea with ginger before work is energising, intentional. When you blend with purpose, every sip carries that energy forward.

Tea blending is about freedom. There are no wrong combinations, only new experiences. Start small, stay curious, and remember: your cup is yours to create.