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How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea

February 1, 2016 By Katie Moseman 7 Comments

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How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!

How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea

Everyone seems to make New Year’s resolutions except for me.

It’s not that I don’t have goals for the year.  I do.  It’s just that I tend to come at them from the side, as if running after them full tilt would scare them off.

One of my goals is to be mindful of keeping fit.  Rather than make a grand resolution to run five miles a day, I devise a sequence of pleasant activities that will (over time) lead to better fitness.

How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!

This year, I’m planning to turn on some music and dance when the mood strikes.  It might be while I’m washing the dishes; it might be while I’m tidying up the living room.  Whenever it happens, I will turn on my favorite tunes and shimmy like there’s no tomorrow.

When I tire of dancing, I’ve promised myself that once a day I can take a moment to have a hot cup of tea and a small snack so that I don’t get too hungry before the next meal.

I’ve picked a tasty new snack called goodnessknows® snack squares to have with my tea break.

goodnessknows snack squares

These snack squares come in three varieties:

  • goodnessknows® Cranberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate
  • goodnessknows® Apple, Almond & Peanut, Dark Chocolate
  • goodnessknows® Peach & Cherry, Almond, Dark Chocolate

goodnessknows snack squares on a table

I found these little beauties by the checkout lanes at Walmart.  They’re made with real fruit, nuts, and dark chocolate.

goodnessknows snack squares at Walmart

You can enter the goodnessknows® sweepstakes with a photo or quote for a chance to win one of two $500 gift cards up for grabs each week for three weeks beginning January 18th!
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Although I’ve always loved tea, I’ve recently started picking up loose leaf tea so that I can try additional flavors and varieties that can’t be found in tea bags.

Green tea and goodnessknows snack squares

If you’d like to join me in having a lovely tea break (after you’ve shimmied to your heart’s content), perhaps with some goodnessknows® snack squares of your own, I’m going to walk you through the steps.  I’ll show you how to brew loose leaf tea so you can have a cup for yourself.  And don’t worry if you don’t have a tea ball, because I’ll also give you direction on how to use a plain old kitchen strainer to brew loose tea!

How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!

How to brew loose leaf tea in just a few simple steps, with plenty of pictures!
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How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea

Here's how to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea
  • Freshly boiled water

Instructions

How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea with a Tea Ball

  1. Open the tea ball and place about a teaspoon of loose leaf tea inside. Close it and seal it with the clasp.
    How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!
  2. Place the tea ball in your cup and hang the hook over the rim.
    How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!
  3. Pour the freshly boiled water over the tea ball, leaving space at the top of the cup so it won't spill.
    How to brew loose leaf tea in two different ways: with a tea ball or with a kitchen strainer. Simple instructions with lots of pictures!
  4. Steep according to the type of tea. Green tea should be steeped about 2 minutes; black tea should be steeped from about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
  5. Remove the tea ball and enjoy!

How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea with a Mesh Strainer

  1. Pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water into a heat safe vessel with a pouring spout (I use a large glass measuring cup for this purpose).
  2. Add about a teaspoon of loose leaf tea and steep according to the type of tea. Green tea should be steeped about 2 minutes; black tea should be steeped from about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
  3. Place the mesh strainer over your tea cup or mug and pour the steeped tea through it. The strainer will catch the tea leaves. Remove the strainer and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tiny pieces of tea leaves may remain in the cup. This is normal.

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  1. Cristi Comes

    February 1, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I love these simple changes. Dancing and tea/snack breaks. And you know what, I don’t do big resolutions either. I think coming at them from the side is A-OK with me too. 😉 #client

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 2, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      A kindred spirit! Hooray!

      Reply
  2. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

    February 1, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I always drink loose leaf tea (about 8 times a day!). Glad to see someone else doing so. Keep dancing! 🙂

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    • Katie

      February 2, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Wow! 8 times a day! I usually go for two or three!

      Reply
  3. David

    April 3, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Katie, as I know, these are you personal opinions. One good way of improving your steep is by letting your tea roam freely into your tea. A tea egg enprisons the tea (primarily white tea) and it will decrease the amount of flavour that can be taken from the tea leaves.

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    • Katie

      April 3, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      That’s why I included the second set of instructions on how to brew loose leaf tea with a mesh strainer. Which method I pick usually depends on which equipment is in the dishwasher or not. 🙂

      Reply
  4. 3r Global

    December 30, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    It’s so nice to start a new year with a healthy tea. This is perfect to my new infuser.

    Reply

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