Loose Leaf Tea - Page 2 [The Fine Coffee]

Unwrapping the pot of brewed tea from its tea towel cosy. Brewing up a pot of good quality loose leaf tea is a kitchen ritual that has saved…

Why not ditch the bags and use a teapot? Photograph: Alamy Economist, environmental campaigner and wife-of-the-governor-of-the-Bank-of-England…

Always start with cold water Heat pot with hot water, discard water after heating one to two minutes. Add tea leaves and pour prepared water…

The truth is that tea bags are a relatively new invention. When the first leaf fell in Shen Nung s cup, did it have a labeled string attached?…

It s easier than you think since there is no right or wrong way to make tea. Experiment and, most importantly, let your palate be your guide…

Get the answers to the basic questions about brewing tea. Tea Brew FAQ What temperature should the water be? Most black teas do best in boiling…

So why doesn t Spirit carry any jasmine, osmanthus, orange blossom, magnolia (the list goes on and on) chrysanthemum or rose teas? In most coffee…

Bulk teas — also known as loose leaf or whole leaf teas — offer the best flavor and value. Whole tea leaves retain components of Camilla sinensis…

Storing tea can be very simple. If you keep your tea in an airtight container and then store your container in a dark, cool, dry place free from…

The most classic origins of our organic black teas include China, India, and Sri Lanka. Black teas hailing from China (which is the birthplace…

This guide is best used as a starting point to find your personal preference. If you like stronger tea, try using more tea leaves, a longer brewing…

Offee, with its fancy froth, fixie bike and hectic attitude, has been doing its best to cast a shadow over its more refined sibling, tea. But…

Tea drinkers already know that you’ll need a in order to enjoy your favorite loose leaf tea. Most of them also know that there’s a seemingly…

Got your tea? Got your mug? Ready to relax? Let’s make it simple. To brew tea, use fresh water free of any odd tastes or odors. (It accounts…

The tea infuser (often called a teaball or tea maker, and sometimes a tea egg) gained popularity in the first half of the 19th century. By the…