How to Use Loose Tea With a Coffee Maker

Brew tea in the coffee maker.

Those who enjoy loose leaf tea on a regular basis enjoy the wide variety of teas available and the ability to control the strength and flavor of the tea. Loose tea is typically brewed with a tea infuser, a small device that keeps the loose tea contained while allowing it to steep in the hot water. Brewing loose tea in the coffee maker is a convenient way to brew a cup or pot of loose tea.

Things You'll Need

• Coffee filter
• Loose tea leaves
• Measuring spoon

Instructions

1. Clean the coffee pot thoroughly to ensure there's no residual coffee taste that will affect the taste of the tea.

2. 

   A coffee filter acts as the tea bag.

   Place a coffee filter in the filter area of the coffee maker.

3. Pour the preferred amount of water into the water receptacle of the coffee maker. Add 1 tsp. loose tea for each 3 cups of water added to the receptacle. Place the loose tea in the coffee filter.

4. Brew the loose tea by starting the coffee maker the same way you would to brew coffee.

Tips & Warnings

• Use lemon juice and salt to wash the coffee maker and remove coffee or tea residue that can alter the beverage's taste.

References

• The Art of Brewing and Drinking Green Tea: Coffee Makers