Brewing 101: How to Brew Loose Leaf Tea
There are few pleasures in life quite like the warmth and comfort of a well-brewed cup of tea. And if you're already a fan of loose leaf tea or you’re interested in taking that first step in your loose leaf journey, then you're in luck, because brewing with Astra Craft House teas and teaware is a cinch.
First, heat up a pot of water on the stove until it reaches the desired temperature for your tea. You can also use an electric kettle, which is quick and shuts off automatically when it reaches boiling point– 212 degrees.
While the water is heating up, prepare your tea infuser, filling it with the desired amount of loose leaf tea– our beautifully crafted one-cup infuser makes brewing tea delicious and simple. Set your prepared infuser into a mug of choice.
Once the water has reached the proper temperature, pour it over the infuser and let the tea steep for the recommended amount of time. We recommend covering teas that aren’t too temperature sensitive, like black and oolong, as it will keep the heat in and allow the leaves to unfurl more. Different teas have different optimal brewing temperatures, so be sure to check our site for brewing instructions to determine the best temperature for your tea. You might notice that less processed teas, like our green tea based Apothecary, have shorter recommended brew times at lower temperatures, while oolong and black tea bases like Wallflower and Moonstruck have longer brew times at a higher temperature.
After your tea has finished steeping, remove the infuser from your mug. Because of the quality of tea leaves and ingredients in our blends, you can usually get more than one brew out of the leaves. Feel free to try a resteep once you’ve drained this mug, or you can discard the spent tea blend.
Then, enjoy! If you're feeling especially fancy, you can add a touch of milk, lemon, or maybe some honey or sugar to your tea to enhance the flavor. Experiment with different brewing times and temperatures and add-ins to find the perfect brew for your taste.
There it is– a simple and enjoyable way to brew loose leaf tea. Happy sipping, from Astra Craft House!
