How to make the perfect cup of loose-leaf tea?

Preparing tea is one of the easiest and quickest things to do once you get used to it. There are numerous varieties of tea available, and each one has a different preparation method. Even if the preparation method is about the same, the brewing time and temperature might be different for different types of tea.

So, if you are looking forward to preparing the perfect cup of tea using loose leaf, we are here to help you out. In this blog, we will be providing you with the step-by-step procedure for brewing the perfect cup of tea. Let’s get started!

Important Guidelines for the Perfect Cup of Tea

Preparing a perfect cup of tea does not only depend on how you brew it. Various factors come into play in the process of getting the perfect cup of tea. Now, let’s check out the factors that need to be considered while preparing a cup of tea. Here, by tea, we mean any type of tea in general.

Water

Water is the major ingredient for any type of tea. Hence, it is always recommended to use fresh water while preparing your tea. The taste of your tea depends on the type of water you use. Do not use boiled water or reboil your water. This is because the oxygen present in water brings out the best flavor of the tea. And reboiling the water causes it to lose oxygen and distort the flavor of your tea.

Tea Quality

While choosing tea, be it loose leaves or tea bags, always go for the high-quality option. With low-quality tea, you won’t be able to enjoy the full flavor of your tea. Also, it is always recommended to use loose tea leaves rather than tea bags. Tea leaves are rich in preserved flavors and freshness which is absent in tea lags.

Tea Quantity

If you are using loose tea leaves, you need to be mindful of the number of tea leaves you use. The recommended amount is 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per 8 oz of water. This seems like a very small quantity, but the leaves will expand when the tea brews. Using excessive tea leaves will result in a very strong flavor or even bitter tea.

Right Temperature

Getting the right temperature is very important in order to get the right flavor of your tea. The tea brewing guide presented in the section above will help you identify the right water temperature for your tea. You should never add lea leaves or tea bags to boiling water as it might burn the tea and give it a bitter taste.

Brewing Time

The taste of your tea also depends highly on brewing time.  Never brew your tea for longer than the required time. You can follow the guide provided in the section above. To avoid brewing your tea for too long, make sure to follow the instructions provided on the tea packaging. Also, keep in mind that the brewing time depends on the type of tea.

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea? Tips

We believe that tea drinking experience should be completely personal and liberating. There is no right or wrong way to brew tea. Individual taste buds are unique. Therefore, we encourage tea lovers to not necessarily bind themselves with our methods but let their experience, contemplation and discovery be personal. After all, that is where the joy of drinking tea lies. We believe that a tea drinker should try different variations of brewing methods, amount of tea, steeping time and water temperature to come to find the perfect taste they fall in love with.

But if you are a beginner in the loose-leaf tea world this article is going to be of great help as we discuss the basics of Loose-leaf tea preparation with correct Time, temperature and tea-water ratio.

How to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea

Before moving on to brewing loose-leaf tea, first, let’s list the basic tools and ingredients required to prepare tea with loose tea leaves.

• Tools and Ingredients
• Boiling pot or Kettle
• Teaspoon
• Tea leaves Strainer
• Water
• Loose tea
• Optional: Sugar
• Teacup

Steps to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea

Step 1: Boil Fresh Water

Add a cup of fresh water to a boiling pot or a kettle and start heating it. Getting the right temperature is very important to get the right flavor of your tea. The ideal water temperature for preparing Black, Green, White or Oolong are all different.

Step 2: Add Tea Leaves

Now, when the water has come to a proper temperature for the type of tea you're making, add loose tea leaves to it and let it l steep/infuse for the amount of time proper for the type of tea you are preparing.

Step 3: Get the Right Cup

The taste of your tea also depends on the type of cup you are using. We DO NOT recommend using plastic cups for drinking tea. Also, avoid using metal cups as they will give a metallic taste. So, the best option is to use porcelain, glass or ceramic cups.

Step 4: Pour Your Tea into the Cup

Now, while pouring your tea into the cup, get and strainer and use it to pour your tea into the cup. Then let it sit for a while and start enjoying your tea.

Step 5: Add Sugar (optional)

Add sugar or honey to your tea and let it dissolve fully. Note: This step is optional. Loose leaf tea are normally enjoyed without sugar.

Loose-leaf Tea Brewing Table

This tea brewing guide will help you in brewing the right cup of tea.