Brewing Loose Leaf Tea: Simple Tips for a Perfect Cup

Brewing loose-leaf tea is simple.

It’s not just a drink—it’s a pause.

A small ritual that brings calm and flavor to your day.

What You’ll Need :Just the basics: a tea infuser or strainer, a kettle, and your favorite mug. That’s it.

How Much to Use:

Start with 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water.

Want it stronger? Add more.

Easy to scale for bigger batches.


Heat It Right: Tea doesn’t like guesswork.

  • Green: 170–185°F — keep it gentle

  • Black: 200–212°F — full boil is fine

  • Herbal: 205–212°F — the hotter, the better

  • White / Oolong: 185–200°F — don’t rush it

No thermometer? Let boiling water sit for a minute before using for delicate teas.

 

Steep with Intention:

Every tea has a sweet spot:

  • Green: 2–3 min

  • Black: 3–5 min

  • Herbal: 5–7 min

  • White: 4–5 min

  • Oolong: 3–5 min

Too short? It’s flat.

Too long? It’s bitter.

Set a timer.

Slow Down

Watch the leaves bloom.

Breathe in the scent.

This is the part where peace begins.

 

Strain + Sip

Strain the tea, pour it up.

Add honey, lemon, or milk—or keep it bare.

Let each sip do what it came to do.

 

Bonus Tips

  • Re-steep your leaves—good tea gives more than one cup

  • Adjust time and quantity until it tastes like you

  • Store in an airtight container, away from heat and light

 

Tea bags are easy. But this?

This is personal.

This is peace.

Ready to start?

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