How to Brew Your Perfect Cup of Tea
Brewing your perfect cup of tea is part of the joy of tea drinking, and it is easier than you think. All you need is a kettle or pot to boil water, a teapot or mug to steep the tea. A starting recipe is given for each type of tea, but always adjust to your taste. Welcome to your journey through the world of tea!
How to brew hot tea
White Tea
Oolong Tea
White Tea
- Place 1 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 8-10 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 175°F.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy.
- For a pure tea experience, save the leaves to use for a second steeping.
Green Tea
Oolong Tea
White Tea
- Place 1 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 8-10 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 175°F.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy.
- For a pure tea experience, save the leaves to use for a second steeping.
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea
- Place 1 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 8-10 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy.
- For a pure tea experience, save the leaves to use for a second steeping.
Black Tea
- Place 1 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 8-10 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy.
- For a pure tea experience, save the leaves to use for a second steeping.
Herbal
Herbal
- Place 2 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 8-10 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy.
- For a pure tea experience, save the leaves to use for a second steeping.
How to Fresh Brew iced tea
White Tea
- Place 2 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 4-5 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 175°F.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser and add sweetener if desired.
- Fill a 8-10 oz cup with ice and pour the hot tea over it to chill. Enjoy!
Green Tea
- Place 2 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 4-5 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 175°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser and add sweetener if desired.
- Fill a 8-10 oz cup with ice and pour the hot tea over it to chill. Enjoy!
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea
- Place 2 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 4-5 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser and add sweetener if desired.
- Fill a 8-10 oz cup with ice and pour the hot tea over it to chill. Enjoy!
Black Tea
Black Tea
Oolong Tea
- Place 2 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 4-5 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser and add sweetener if desired.
- Fill a 8-10 oz cup with ice and pour the hot tea over it to chill. Enjoy!
Herbal
Black Tea
Herbal
- Place 3 tsp of loose leaf tea in an infuser and add it to an 4-5 oz pot or mug.
- Fill the pot or mug with water heated to 200°F.
- Steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the infuser and add sweetener if desired.
- Fill a 8-10 oz cup with ice and pour the hot tea over it to chill. Enjoy!
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