How to steep your Tea
Steeping your tea
Directions
Here are the directions for both hot and cold steeping herbal loose tea:
Hot Steeping:
- Measure the Tea: Use about 1 teaspoon of loose herbal tea for each 9oz of tea you want to make.
- Boil Water: Bring water to a boil (around 212°F or 100°C).
- Prepare Your Tea Steeper: Place the loose tea leaves in a tea steeper or infuser.
- Steep the Tea: Pour the hot water over the tea leaves in your cup or teapot. Let it steep for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the Steeper: After steeping, remove the tea steeper or infuser from the water.
- Enjoy: Sip and enjoy your hot herbal tea!
Cold Steeping:
- Measure the Tea: Use about 1 teaspoon of loose herbal tea for each cup of tea you want to make.
- Add Water: Place the loose tea leaves in a jar or pitcher and add cold water. Use about 9 ounces of water per teaspoon of tea.
- Steep in the Fridge: Cover the jar or pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. Let it steep for about 8-12 hours.
- Strain the Tea: After steeping, strain the tea to remove the loose leaves
- Enjoy: Pour yourself a glass and enjoy your cold herbal tea!