Brewing Loose Leaf Tea: Simple Tips for a Perfect Cup

Brewing loose leaf tea is simple, elegant, and deeply grounding. It is more than a beverage; it is a pause, a small ritual that restores balance and invites calm into your day.

What You’ll Need

Just the essentials: a tea infuser or strainer, a kettle, and your favorite mug. No fancy tools, no fuss — just intention and heat.

How Much to Use

Start with one teaspoon for every eight ounces of water. Prefer a stronger cup? Add a touch more. Brewing for a group? Simply scale up; loose leaf tea makes it easy.

Heat It Right

• Green Tea: 170 to 185°F gentle heat keeps it smooth and fresh.
• Black Tea: 200 to 212°F a full boil brings bold confident flavor.
• Herbal Tea: 205 to 212°F hotter water draws out rich aroma and depth.
• White or Oolong Tea: 185 to 200°F slow and steady reveals subtle grace.

Sip slowly. Let the leaves unfurl, the aroma rise, and peace return one cup at a time.