Because ALTEJA is sold as loose tea rather than tea bags, you control both the amount and the steeping time. Start with roughly one teaspoon of the dried blend for a 200–250 ml cup. If you use a bigger mug or want a stronger taste, add a little more leaf rather than leaving the herbs in the water indefinitely; very long steeping can make a herbal blend taste overly astringent.
Use freshly boiled water and pour it directly over the leaves. Stir once, cover the cup or teapot, and let it steep. A shorter infusion of around 4–5 minutes keeps the drink lighter and fresher, with more of the melissa and leaf character. A longer steep of 7–10 minutes brings out more depth from the rosehip and sea buckthorn berries and makes the tart, slightly spicy notes more obvious. Strain before drinking.
Keep the dry tea in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, away from moisture and strong-smelling foods, so the plants keep their aroma. The product information does not give a specific dosage, so the ratio above is a practical starting point; adjust it to your own taste. A second infusion is possible but noticeably weaker, and is usually only worth doing if your first cup was very light.