Tea Education Hub
Tea Is Worth Understanding
We carry eleven teas at Milestone, each selected with the same sourcing standards we apply to our coffee. This page exists to help you understand what you're drinking, why it tastes the way it does, and how to get the most out of every cup.
Shop Tea Learn the Basics
Tea Basics for Beginners
True Tea vs. Herbal Tisanes
True tea comes from a single plant: Camellia sinensis. Black, green, white, oolong, and pu-erh are all made from this plant. Herbal teas (tisanes) are infusions of herbs, flowers, fruits, and roots — naturally caffeine-free unless blended with true tea.
Freshness matters in tea too. Store in an airtight container away from light, heat, and strong odors. Most teas are best consumed within 12 to 18 months of production.
Where It Comes From
Understanding Tea Origins
Our Teas
What Makes Each One Distinctive
Brewing Science
Get the Temperature and Time Right
200–212°F, 3–5 minutes
160–180°F, 1–3 minutes
208–212°F, 5–7 minutes
How to Choose
Find the Right Tea for the Moment
A Note from the Founder
"We added tea to Milestone because we believe the morning ritual is bigger than coffee alone. We selected every tea in our lineup the same way we select our coffees: by asking whether it's genuinely good, genuinely sourced with care, and genuinely worth the moment it's poured into."
May your cup be exactly what you need it to be.