Quick answer

Brew Valentines Tea for two by steeping about one teaspoon of leaves per cup in water just off the boil for three to four minutes, then add a splash of warm milk if you want the chocolate and rose notes to soften. Serve it in two warmed cups so the second cup stays as fragrant as the first.

Why this blend works as a tea for two

Valentines Tea combines cocoa nibs, rose petals and premium black tea, so it already carries the floral and chocolatey notes that make a shared cup feel like a treat. The black tea base gives it enough body to stand up to milk, which is useful when you want a richer, dessert-like cup rather than a delicate floral infusion.

Because the blend is loose leaf, you control the strength. That matters for a cup for two: one person may want a lighter, more floral pour while the other prefers it stronger and more chocolate-forward. Brewing a slightly larger pot and adjusting each cup with milk lets you both get what you want from the same leaves.

What to adjust if you want a lighter or richer cup

If you prefer a lighter cup, shorten the steep to about three minutes and skip the milk. The rose comes forward and the cocoa sits in the background. For a richer, more indulgent cup, steep closer to four minutes and add a small amount of warm milk; the cocoa nibs and black tea carry the extra creaminess without turning bitter.

Avoid over-steeping to compensate for a weak cup. Black tea turns astringent past about five minutes, and that astringency masks the rose and chocolate rather than intensifying them. If the first cup tastes thin, add more leaves next time rather than more time.

Step-by-step: brewing Valentines Tea for two

  1. Warm the cups and measure the leaves: Fill two cups with hot water to warm them, then empty them. Measure about two teaspoons of Valentines Tea into a teapot or infuser for two cups. Common mistake: guessing the amount and ending up with a weak or overcrowded brew. Checkpoint: use roughly one teaspoon per cup as a starting point. Warming the cups first keeps the tea hot longer, which matters when you are serving two people.
  2. Heat the water and pour: Bring fresh water to a boil, then let it sit for about 30 seconds before pouring over the leaves. Pour enough to fill both cups, cover the pot, and start timing. Common mistake: pouring boiling water directly onto delicate rose petals; a short rest keeps the floral note from turning flat. Use fresh water each time; reboiled water can taste flat and dulls the chocolate notes.
  3. Steep for three to four minutes: Steep for three minutes for a lighter, more floral cup or four minutes for a stronger, more chocolatey one. Taste at three minutes before deciding to go longer. Common mistake: leaving the leaves in while you set the table and losing track of time. Checkpoint: set a timer and remove the leaves as soon as you reach your target. If you want a stronger cup, add more leaves next time rather than steeping past five minutes.
  4. Add milk only if you want a richer cup: For a milk tea version, warm a small amount of milk and stir it in after removing the leaves. Add a little at a time so the rose and cocoa stay noticeable. Common mistake: pouring cold milk into a hot cup, which drops the temperature and mutes the aroma. Checkpoint: warm the milk first and taste before adding more. Skip the milk if you want the rose petals to lead; add it if you want a dessert-like cup.
  5. Serve immediately and share: Pour into the two warmed cups and serve right away. If you are brewing a second pot, start fresh leaves rather than reusing the first. Common mistake: letting the pot sit on a warmer, which keeps cooking the leaves and turns the tea bitter. Checkpoint: remove the leaves from the pot before serving. A second pot with fresh leaves tastes cleaner than a long-steeped first pot.

Product facts

  • Valentines tea: Made with cocoa nibs, rose petals and premium black tea for a floral, chocolatey milk tea. The black tea base and cocoa nibs mean the blend can take milk without losing its character, so you can serve it as a richer romantic cup.

    Valentines tea

    Valentines tea