Instructions

1. Pour five tbsp. loose-leaf tea onto scale and weigh it in ounces. Pour the tea onto a baking sheet and spread the tea into a single layer.

2. Add three to five percent of your preferred extract by weight with an atomizer. An atomizer will mist the liquid extract so that you can apply it evenly. The exact amount of extract that you use will depend on your preference. You may have to experiment with the extracts until you find the right taste.

3. Stir the tea with a wooden spoon. Place the tea in an airtight jar. Seal the jar tightly and allow the tea to soak up the extract for 24 hours.

4. Let the tea dry out for one hour on the baking sheet. Store the tea into an clean airtight container or begin to brew it immediately.

5. Pour water into a tea kettle. Bring the water to a full boil on the stovetop.

6. Place the loose tea leaves into the tea ball. Add one tsp. of loose tea leaves for one cup of tea. Close the ball tightly and place it in a warm teacup.

7. Pour the boiling water into the teacup. Add the tea ball to the cup.

8. Allow the tea to steep for three to five minutes. Remove the tea ball with a spoon.

9. Remove the loose-leaf tea form the tea ball once it cools. Rinse the tea ball out and dry it off completely.

10. Store the loose leaf tea in canning jars, and make your own homemade flavor labels for the tea with your computer and printer. Give the flavored tea to friends and family members as gifts.