Loose Leaf Tea
Loose Leaf Tea
Is there a traditional way of preparing tea with loose-leaf and no tea bags?
I've heard of an infuser but I have no idea what it does. Is that what holds the loose-leaf tea leaves? I don't like making waste and constantly throwing out used tea bags after I've done steeping them. Is there a more traditional way, like maybe how the Chinese or Japanese do it?
Thanks for any feedback!
The following is a general guideline to prepare tea. The method of preparing tea will vary according to the specific tea and one's taste.
1. Boil Fresh Water
Fill a kettle with fresh cold water and bring the water to a boil.
2. Heat up the Tea Set
Pour the boiling water into the teapot and let it stand for 15 seconds. Pour the water from the teapot into each of teacup. Pour away any remaining water into a water bowl.
3. Place Appropriate Amount of Tea in Tea Pot
Put approximately 2 grams of tea per person into the teapot. The amount of tea can be adjusted according to the tea and one's preference.
4. Pour Water into the Tea Pot
Pour the appropriate temperature water into the teapot. Use boiling water (212°F) for black teas, water at 185° - 195°F for oolongs, and water at 170° - 180°F for white and green teas.
5. Steep the Tea
The length of time one needs to steep a tea depends on the type of tea, how many times the tea has been steeped, and one's personal preference. Generally, let the tea steep for 1Â? to 2 minutes the first time, then slowly increase the length of time the tea is allowed to steep. The time can be more slowly increased for black and oolong teas, and more quickly lengthened for white and green teas. Black and oolong teas may be steeped many times, but white and green teas are usually steeped 3 to 4 times.
6. Pour the Tea into the Teacups or into a Warmed Pot
Pour the steeped tea directly into the teacups. Or pour the steep tea into another warmed pot or bowl separating the tea leaves from the water, then pour the tea into the teacups. It is important to pour tea into another bowl after the appropriate time of steeping to avoid a bitter taste from developing.
Before steeping an aromatic pot of delicious tea, there are a few things to consider. . .
Quality of Tea Leaves
It is important to buy and store properly high-grade tealeaves. In purchasing tea, buy in small amounts often. Tea should be stored in airtight container away from light, strong odors, moisture, and heat. Green tea may be tightly sealed and stored in the refrigerator. While most teas are best when fresh, some teas, like the Pu-erh Tea, gets better with age.
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