It’s understandable that many people don’t know how to make loose leaf tea, after all, the teabag has been so prevalent in society for so long now, that preparing loose leaf tea seems like a bit of a waste of time. However we’re here to tell you that’s not the case and that it’s by far the best way to enjoy a nice cuppa tea.
It’s much easier to brew a pot of loose leaf tea than you think too. First of all, you need to ensure that the ratio of water to tea is just right. We find that around 5g of tea for every 400ml of water does the trick.
One distinction to remember with loose leaf tea is that if you prefer a stronger tea, not to brew it for longer like you might with a teabag, as that’ll just make it taste bitter. Instead add another scoop of tea instead.
When it comes to brewing the tea itself, we suggest using a roomy teapot that filters the tea when you pour it into your cup. Rather than teapots that have filter baskets as they actually restrict the tea’s ability to absorb the water as much, resulting in less flavour.
As for the temperature, different types of teas actually require different temperatures to produce the best results. For example, black teas need 100 degree water to brew, whilst green teas need a lower temperature of 85 degrees, if brewed too hot, they’ll taste too bitter.
Once your loose leaf tea is brewing, it’s best to kick back, relax and let it do its thing. No stirring or fiddling with the leaves, just let your tea brew and maybe get the biscuits out in preparation.