How to Brew the Perfect Pot of Loose Tea

Don’t be afraid to brew a pot of loose tea. Even life long tea lovers sometimes feel intimidated by brewing loose tea. The quality of loose tea is much better - so just give it a try. Here is how:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Your favorite loose tea.
• A clean tea kettle.
• Your favorite tea pot.
• Fresh water.
• Stove top.

1. Fill a clean kettle with freshly drawn cold water. Put the kettle on to boil.

2. Warm the teapot with hot water. Swirl hot water in the teapot and pour it out. This will keep your tea hot longer.

3. Measure a level teaspoon of tea for each cup of water into a tea filter, the easiest being a disposable filter. Place your filter filled with tea into the empty warmed teapot.

4. Just when water comes to a rolling boil, pour over the tea. For green and white teas don't let the water get to boiling or you may scorch the tea.

5. Cover and steep to taste: Black tea 3 to 5 minutes. Oolong tea up to 5 minutes. White and Green teas 2 minutes.

6. Relax and enjoy a perfect cup of tea!