Author: Eastern Teas
Original Source: Whole Leaf Teas, Organic Teas, Loose Leaf Teas
What devices are used to make loose leaf tea?
Tea balls:
Tea balls, often steel, mesh chambers attached to a small chain, allow infusions for individual cups. Simply place the leaves within the tea ball, set in cup, pour in the water, and allow it to steep. Remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of the tea ball.
Spoon Tea Infuser:
Similar to a tea ball, these allow for single cup infusions. Often spherical in shape, they can be easily used. Simply place the leaves within the infuser, set in cup, pour in the water, and allow it to steep. Remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of the spoon tea infuser.
Cup Infusers:
These infusers are placed directly in the tea cup or mug and allow for a single cup brew. They are also simple to use. Set the strainer in your tea cup, place the leaves within, and pour in the water. Allow it to steep and remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of a teacup infuser.
Teapot infuser:
Similar to a teacup infusers, these filters are placed within teapots. These can used for single cup brews and are also advantageous for larger brews. If you wish to brew a large amount for a group of friends, the use of these infusers may be easier than preparing individual cups. Simply set the strainer in the pot, place the leaves within, and pour in the water. Allow to steep and then remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of a teapot infuser.
How do I prepare green tea?
Recommended water temperature for green tea is 170-180 degrees Fahrenheit. This is short of boiling and may be achieved by turning off the heat once small wisps of steam begin to escape the tea kettle. Allow a steeping time of 3-4 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare black tea?
To prepare black tea, bring water to a roaring boil. For optimal results, allow to steep between 3-5 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare white tea?
White tea usually requires a water temperature of 185-190 degrees Fahrenheit. This is slightly more than green tea and also slightly shy of boiling. Steeping time for white tea is recommended in a range of 3-6 minutes, while many white teas require a steeping time toward the lower end of that range. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare oolong tea?
To prepare oolong tea, you may bring water to a boil. Allow to steep between 2-3 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
Original Source: Whole Leaf Teas, Organic Teas, Loose Leaf Teas
What devices are used to make loose leaf tea?
Tea balls:
Tea balls, often steel, mesh chambers attached to a small chain, allow infusions for individual cups. Simply place the leaves within the tea ball, set in cup, pour in the water, and allow it to steep. Remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of the tea ball.
Spoon Tea Infuser:
Similar to a tea ball, these allow for single cup infusions. Often spherical in shape, they can be easily used. Simply place the leaves within the infuser, set in cup, pour in the water, and allow it to steep. Remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of the spoon tea infuser.
Cup Infusers:
These infusers are placed directly in the tea cup or mug and allow for a single cup brew. They are also simple to use. Set the strainer in your tea cup, place the leaves within, and pour in the water. Allow it to steep and remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of a teacup infuser.
Teapot infuser:
Similar to a teacup infusers, these filters are placed within teapots. These can used for single cup brews and are also advantageous for larger brews. If you wish to brew a large amount for a group of friends, the use of these infusers may be easier than preparing individual cups. Simply set the strainer in the pot, place the leaves within, and pour in the water. Allow to steep and then remove when steeping time is complete. Included below is a picture of a teapot infuser.
How do I prepare green tea?
Recommended water temperature for green tea is 170-180 degrees Fahrenheit. This is short of boiling and may be achieved by turning off the heat once small wisps of steam begin to escape the tea kettle. Allow a steeping time of 3-4 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare black tea?
To prepare black tea, bring water to a roaring boil. For optimal results, allow to steep between 3-5 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare white tea?
White tea usually requires a water temperature of 185-190 degrees Fahrenheit. This is slightly more than green tea and also slightly shy of boiling. Steeping time for white tea is recommended in a range of 3-6 minutes, while many white teas require a steeping time toward the lower end of that range. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
How do I prepare oolong tea?
To prepare oolong tea, you may bring water to a boil. Allow to steep between 2-3 minutes. It is important to note that this is a recommended range and individual tastes vary- experiment with what you like. However, if you allow the tea leaves to steep too long, the taste of the tea can become bitter.
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