Tea bags may be a no-go for Martha Stewart, but that doesn’t stop her from making a fresh cup. “I buy loose tea, and I use a nice stainless steel strainer or a little silver tea bowl to brew my tea,” she explained. 

But when she does want something a little easier, she opts for Pure Leaf brand — and she told us it’s a favorite with her guests, too. “I put a whole case of it in my refrigerator, where other people take drinks from, that disappeared … It’s refreshing, and it’s very tasty tea, grown in both South America and in Africa on big farms that are specifically for Pure Leaf.” Most importantly, she explained, the brand meets her standards for not being made in a bag and can offer a simple, clean taste without the concerns that come with low-quality bagged tea.

For more information and to enter to win a custom Pure Leaf x Martha Stewart “Don’t Do It Yourself” tea kit, visit pureleaf.com/ddiy.