How to Brew Tea With a French Press

If you don't have a tea infuser handy use your french press to brew your loose leaf tea, this is a great way to make a great cup of tea, just make sure to clean the press well to remove the coffee taste.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• tea kettle
• water
• french press
• loose leaf tea

1. Heat up water in kettle.

2. Place loose leaf tea in press. You should use about one teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup you are making.

3. Pour hot water into press. Be sure not to fill it up to the very top, leave about 2 inches from the top. Stir.

4. Allow tea to steep for a few minutes. (The time depends on the type of tea you are using. The container you tea came in should tell you how long to steep it for.)
   
   For white tea steep around 4 to 8 minutes.
   For black tea steep around 3 to 5 minutes.
   For green tea steep around 1 to 3 minutes.

5. Push the filter to the bottom of the press.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a bit of sugar or honey for sweetness.
• Depending on the type of tea and taste preference, add some milk or cream.

[lynnmcd]

on 11/16/2009 Looking forward to trying this.

[sallyemaycreate]

on 10/31/2009 Excellent article on How to Brew Tea With a French Press, Liz. I've never used a French Press... where would I find one? Thanks for sharing your tips. 5*