HOMEBREWED LOOSE LEAF TEA
A simple, 5 step method to home brewing delicious tea. The instructions are almost full proof: a few ingredients, a few tools and you'll have artisan tea in no time (it really is that good and that easy).
Ingredients:
1 tbsp of loose leaf tea of your choice
1 cup filtered water
1-2 tbsp rock sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
Tools:
Tea kettle (or saucepan)
Mug
Strainer
Tablespoon
Let's get started!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp of loose leaf tea of your choice
1 cup filtered water
1-2 tbsp rock sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
Tools:
Tea kettle (or saucepan)
Mug
Strainer
Tablespoon
Let's get started!
Boil Water
Boil 1 cup of water.
Note: Each tea has a different recommended brewing time and temperature, but this mostly serves as a loose guideline.
I have found boiling water, or heating a tea kettle until steam releases, and letting it sit for 2-3 minutes afterwards generally works well across all tea types.
(Don't get scared! We mostly just want to avoid burning the tea... And we will.)
Note: Each tea has a different recommended brewing time and temperature, but this mostly serves as a loose guideline.
I have found boiling water, or heating a tea kettle until steam releases, and letting it sit for 2-3 minutes afterwards generally works well across all tea types.
(Don't get scared! We mostly just want to avoid burning the tea... And we will.)
Measure Loose Leaves and Pour Into Strainer
While the water is heating, measure 1 tbsp of loose leaf tea and place it into a strainer (double if making iced tea).
Set aside.
Note: Most tea strainers cost less than $5 USD. If you do not have a strainer, try using a cheese cloth.
Set aside.
Note: Most tea strainers cost less than $5 USD. If you do not have a strainer, try using a cheese cloth.
Pour Water Over Leaves and Let Sit for 5 Minutes
Once the water is ready, slowly pour it over the loose leaf tea.
Let sit for 5-6 minutes, or until desired flavor is reached. Tea will darken, become more flavorful and more aromatic as it sits.
Let sit for 5-6 minutes, or until desired flavor is reached. Tea will darken, become more flavorful and more aromatic as it sits.
Remove Strainer and Add Sugar
Remove strainer.
Add 1-2 tbsp of rock sugar. The thick bits of sugar will slowly dissolve, creating a sweet flavor in every sip.
Note: White sugar, honey, maple syrup, cream or milk can be substituted or used in addition to the rock sugar. We all have a sweet tooth, so use as much or as little as you wish.
Add 1-2 tbsp of rock sugar. The thick bits of sugar will slowly dissolve, creating a sweet flavor in every sip.
Note: White sugar, honey, maple syrup, cream or milk can be substituted or used in addition to the rock sugar. We all have a sweet tooth, so use as much or as little as you wish.
Stir and Enjoy!
The tea is homebrewed to perfection, not-too-hot and totally ready to be served! Enjoy the tea with a book, friends or at work, and don't forget to get creative! There are numerous flavor profiles and endless combinations to be had... Experiment and have fun brewing one of the most-loved beverages in the world.