A new tea can spark curiosity. Yet before ordering a full pack, one simple question often remains: does this tea truly suit my taste and my daily routine?
A Fukamushi Sencha can feel fresh, clear and rich in umami. Tie Guan Yin reveals a softer, more floral character. Da Hong Pao brings roasted and mineral notes to the cup, while a herbal blend can accompany a quieter moment at the end of the day. Descriptions provide useful guidance, but they cannot replace your own experience of taste.
This is why we created the Personal Tea Selection at STEEP STATE TEA. It allows you to discover different teas in small quantities, brew them at your own pace and decide afterwards which one deserves a lasting place in your daily routine.
Discover first, then order with confidence
The Personal Tea Selection is not simply a way to buy less tea. It is designed as a first step: discover, compare and choose — then order your favourite in its standard pack.
Taste is personal. Some people enjoy the fresh depth of Japanese green teas, while others prefer floral or roasted oolongs. Others may be looking for a caffeine-free herbal blend for the evening. Preparation, time of day and personal routine also influence how a tea is experienced.
A small portion gives you room to explore. You do not need to commit immediately to several full packs, yet you can still prepare more than a single cup. The decision is then based on your own experience, not only on a product description.
What is the Personal Tea Selection?
Unlike a pre-selected tea tasting box, you decide which teas are included and how much of each variety you would like to receive.
The selection starts at a total of 30 g. The amount of each tea can be chosen in 10 g increments. For example, you can select three different teas at 10 g each, order two varieties in different quantities or focus on a single category. Every selected tea is weighed and packed separately — the teas are never mixed together.
There is no predefined box and no fixed assortment. You choose according to your taste, your curiosity and the moment for which you are looking for tea.
How the selection works
1. Discover the teas
Choose from six teas across the Focus, Balance and Calm lines. Each line represents a different character and a different place in the rhythm of the day.
2. Select the amount in 10 g increments
For each tea, you can adjust the quantity in steps of 10 g. This allows you to divide your selection evenly across several varieties or select more of a tea that particularly interests you.
3. Select at least 30 g in total
The minimum applies to the complete order, not to each individual tea. You can therefore select, for example, three different teas at 10 g each. Every tea remains its own separately packed portion.
4. Review your selection
The overview shows the teas and quantities you have selected. As soon as the price of a tea ordered by weight reaches the price of its standard pack, the system suggests the standard format. This means you receive the full standard quantity for the same price.
5. Add to cart
Once you have selected at least 30 g in total, the Personal Tea Selection can be added to your cart and completed like a regular order.
Create your personal tea selection
Which teas can you discover?
Focus: Clarity and concentration
Ceremonial Matcha has a fine texture and a balanced, umami-rich character. Even a small quantity provides several servings and offers an accessible introduction to a daily matcha ritual.
Fukamushi Sencha is a deep-steamed Japanese green tea. Its leaves have a finer structure, while the brewed tea is expressive and fresh. It is ideal for anyone who wants to explore Japanese green tea across several cups and different brewing methods.
Balance: Floral and roasted oolongs
Tie Guan Yin reveals a softer, floral character. Its leaves unfold as they brew, making the preparation itself a visible part of the tea experience.
Da Hong Pao is deeper, more roasted and mineral. Tasting it alongside Tie Guan Yin is an excellent way to experience how different two oolongs can be.
Calm: Herbal blends for a quieter moment
Quiet Bloom brings together linden blossom, chamomile and mint in a restrained, clear herbal blend.
Botanical Sunset is more layered, combining verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, chamomile, mint, orange peel, rosehip and calendula.
The Personal Tea Selection allows you to compare teas within one line or choose teas for different moments — perhaps Sencha for the morning, oolong for the afternoon and a herbal blend for the evening.
How many servings can you prepare from 10 g of tea?
A 10 g portion is small enough for discovery, yet usually provides several servings.
| Tea type | Recommended amount | Approximate servings from 10 g |
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| Matcha | 1–2 g per serving | 5–10 servings |
| Sencha | 2–3 g per 200 ml | 3–5 cups |
| Oolong | 2–3 g per 200 ml | 3–5 cups, potentially more with multiple infusions |
| Herbal blends | 3–5 g per 200 ml | 2–3 cups |
The actual number depends on your preferred dosage and brewing method. Oolong in particular can be steeped several times, revealing new aspects of the same leaves.
Why not a pre-selected tasting box?
A ready-made set is convenient, but it decides in advance which teas and quantities you will receive. Our Personal Tea Selection follows a different idea: you understand your own curiosity better than we do.
Perhaps you only want to compare Japanese green teas. Perhaps you are interested in the difference between a floral and a roasted oolong. Or perhaps you want to choose teas for several different moments of the day.
No predefined box. No unnecessary quantity. Your teas, your portions, your choice.
From discovery to the standard pack
The small portion is not the destination — it is the beginning. When a tea wins you over, it can find a lasting place in your daily routine.
Ceremonial Matcha is offered in a 30 g standard pack, while the other teas are available in 50 g standard packs. All teas come in resealable stand-up pouches, or Doypacks, with zip closures.
The switch to the standard pack is not based on the selected weight alone. As soon as the price of a quantity selected by weight reaches the price of the corresponding standard pack, the system suggests switching to the regular format. This gives you the complete standard quantity for the same price.
This creates a natural path: first experience a tea over several brews, then choose your favourite and order it in the standard pack. It reduces uncertainty and helps you build a personal tea routine that genuinely suits your taste.
Who is the Personal Tea Selection for?
The selection is particularly helpful if you:
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want to discover high-quality loose-leaf tea without ordering several full packs;
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have not yet decided between matcha, sencha, oolong and herbal tea;
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would like to compare two similar teas directly;
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prefer your own selection to a predefined tasting box;
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are looking for teas for different moments of the day;
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want to experience the flavour and preparation before placing a regular order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum quantity?
The Personal Tea Selection starts at a total of 30 g. This minimum can be divided across several different teas, each packed separately.
Can I select teas from different categories?
Yes. You can freely select matcha, sencha, oolong and herbal blends within the same order. Every tea is weighed and packed separately; the selected teas are never mixed together.
Do I need to select at least 30 g of every tea?
No. Each quantity step is 10 g. The only requirement is that your complete selection reaches at least 30 g.
Can I select more of one tea?
Yes. You can increase the quantity of each tea in 10 g increments. As soon as the price of the selected amount reaches the price of the corresponding standard pack, the system offers the standard pack.
Is the Personal Tea Selection a ready-made tasting box?
No. There is no predefined assortment. You decide which teas and quantities belong in your personal selection.
What should I do once I have found my favourite?
Once you have found your favourite, you can order it in its regular standard pack: matcha in a 30 g Doypack and the other teas in 50 g Doypacks, all with practical zip closures.
Your selection begins with curiosity
A tea does not need to be a final decision from the very beginning. Sometimes a lasting tea routine starts with 10 g, a few quiet brewing sessions and the realisation that a particular flavour truly belongs in your daily life.
Create your Personal Tea Selection, discover different characters and then order your favourite in its standard pack.