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Coy o'Teas Instructions

Simple directions and instructions.

Learn the basics like how to brew tea, light incense, and use other Coyoteas items safely!

Not an exhaustive guide, but it will get you started. 🙂

Instructions and How To

Instructions and how-to for some Coyoteas products are here on this page.  Read on!

Instructions Introduction

Here at Coy o’Teas, we try always to reduce our environmental footprint.  (That has become trendy for corporations these days, but we’ve been doing it for 25 years.)  Our newest pro-Earth effort is to reduce our paper consumption.  To support that, we are phasing out paper product labels and instruction pages.

Rather than printed labels, many product packages will have their names hand-written in attractive script.  And instead of printed instruction pages, a link to this page will arrive for you, our loyal customers.  (Please don’t print it, lol–save a tree!)

Which brings us back to this page.  Below you will find easy, basic instructions on how to use some of our products in a safe and proper fashion.

If you have any questions, please ~ Contact Us ~.  Thank you!

Tea

How much tea to use (per 8 ounces of water) varies depending on type of tea (and how strong you like you tea).

Here is a general guide…

  • Green tea: 0.4-0.8 teaspoons
  • Black tea: 0.4-0.6  teaspoons
  • Oolong tea: 0.4-0.6 teaspoons
  • White tea: 0.4-0.6 teaspoons
  • Herbal tea: 1-2 teaspoons

Different types of tea require different steeping times. Here is a general guide…

  • Green tea: 1-3 minutes
  • Black tea: 3-5 minutes
  • Oolong tea: 3-5 minutes
  • White tea: 2-4 minutes
  • Herbal tea: 5-7 minutes

 

The rule of thumb is “just past boiling, once it has cooled slightly.”  But if you are a perfectionist, here are the temperatures which experts recommend…

  • Green tea: 160-180°F (71-82°C).
  • Black tea: 190-212°F (88-100°C).
  • Oolong tea: 180-190°F (82-88°C).
  • White tea: 170-180°F (77-82°C).
  • Herbal tea: 208-212°F (98-100°C).

Here are some important tips to keep in mind, in order to stay safe and healthy while preparing tea:

  • Always use clean, fresh water.  Avoid using tap water that has been treated with chlorine or other chemicals, as it can affect the taste of the tea.  And avoid using water that has sat around for long periods of time, because bacteria can possibly grow in it.  Also, rainwater everywhere in the world now contains microplastics and other contaminants, sorry . . . that’s no longer clean, either.

  • Be careful when handling hot water, as it can cause burns!  Use a kettle or pot with a handle, and pour the water carefully.

  • Use caution when handling the tea leaves, as some types of tea can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions if handled in large amounts.

  • Always remove the tea infuser or tea leaves from the cup or pot before drinking, to avoid accidental ingestion.  While tea leaves are not harmful to ingest, they may cause accidental choking if you’re not expecting it.

Incense Sticks and Cones

Incense sticks and cones can burn differing times.  Here are general guidelines.

  • Punk sticks: 30-40 minutes
  • Charcoal sticks: 40 minutes
  • Cones: 20-30 minutes

 

Here are some important tips to keep in mind, in order to stay safe and healthy while burning incense.

  • Always burn incense in a safe place.  The room must be  well-ventilated, and the incense must be away from all flammable objects like curtains or paper.  It is always a good idea, just in case, to have a fire-extinguisher close at hand.
  • Keep lit incense inside or above a fireproof container, like an incense holder made for the purpose, or a heat-proof dish.  Incense sticks drop hot ash and occasionally embers.
  • Never leave burning incense unattended. Always keep an eye on it and make sure that pets, children, and anything else flammable stays at a distance.
  • Keep all incense and holders out of reach of children and pets.
  • Do not directly inhale  incense smoke.  Some people may have an allergic response.
  • When you are finished using incense, make sure to extinguish it completely by gently blowing it out, mashing it into soil, or running water over the tip.
  • Keep in mind that incense smoke can set off smoke detectors and fire alarms.
  • Do not ingest incense.  It contains chemicals which are not intended for human consumption.

Incense Resins

You really need to be careful about what you choose as a container, because charcoal and resins get very hot!

When resins like frankincense are on top of lit charcoal, they melt and become molten.  Never touch them!

Here are some container ideas…

  • Heat-proof dish: choose one made of metal, clay, or ceramic.  It must be large enough to hold both charcoal disk and resin.
  • Charcoal burner: these are specifically designed for burning incense.  They often have a small dish on top for holding the charcoal disk and resin.  When these are attached to chains, they are sometimes referred to as “censers.”
  • Heat-proof bowl: you can use something like t his to hold the charcoal disk and resin, but make sure it is absolutely fireproof!

 

It is essential to keep safety in mind when burning resins.  They (and the charcoal!) become extremely hot when lit, and will scorch skin and anything else flammable.

Here are some important safety tips to stay safe and healthy while burning resins like frankincense and myrrh.

  • Always burn resins in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling too much smoke.  Charcoal disks do make a small amount of carbon monoxide.
  • Be sure to use a heat-proof container and surface to burn the resin on.  Please look to the other list for suggestions.
  • Watch the resin and charcoal at all times to make sure it is burning safely.
  • Keep all children, pets, and flammable materials (such as curtains or paper), away from the burning resin.
  • Never leave burning resin unattended.
  • Do not burn resin if you have respiratory issues or are pregnant.  Please seek medical advice before use.
  • Before you leave the room, please make sure the charcoal and resin are completely extinguished  Charcoal can look out but still be smoldering  Carefully run water over it to ensure that it is completely out.

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