how much loose tea should I use?
1033670
1/2 to 1 tsp depending on strength of tea and and length of brewing, more then that and the water can't circulate and the added tea doesn't add flavor
368399
I like to make strong tea for ice tea because the ice will dilute it; so I would use at least 2 tea bags.
1516346
it depends on what i am making , usually about 2tbls per cup, for tea, baking , 3tbls. , drinking straight, 3tbls per cup. like i stated, depends on whats being made. hope that helps!
510009
for strong sweet tea that will be poured over ice in a glass, I use 9 Darjeeling or 10 Orange Pekoe. For non-sweet tea, I use 7 or 9 respectively. I just remember the hotter the weather the faster the ice will melt and I make the tea stronger. This ratio is for hot weather or serious tea lovers. FYI, Peg Ryan
1585136
We use 2 family size Luzianne tea bags which is perfect for us. Sometimes we will use one family size tea bag and one standard size Earl Grey. Experiment and find a flavor that you like.
68212
Oh that is hard to say, it depends on how strong you want it. I just take a small pinch and put it in my small sauce pan, boil the water and then drop the pinch in I would say that is about a full TSP, let it steep for a few minutes I then strain it into a little tea pot but you can just let it flow into a cup.. I may use a touch of honey if it really does not need it. Of that is not strong enough add some more next time if it is too string just add more water. I hope that helps. Enjoy
2248102
i have an open top mesh strainer that i plop into almost boiling water.if you are interested in quality teas, you need away to deal with loose leaves. of course, you can just dump tea in water, then strain it this is worth the effort as even davidsons is far better than tea bags.personally, i prefer yamamotoyama as tea is important to me. do follow directions. too long a brew ruins greens.
202493
As long as you keep the dry tea from open air, it should easily last 225 cups assuming you drink one to two cups a day. Store in an airtight containter and keep out of direct sunlight and you should be fine. I have kept some teas for years as they are ones I only use on occassion.
1254341
Try buying the Lipton yellow label loose leaf tea from amazon. I got a pound for ~$10 and it works great (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/4639725043/) and should make many gallons of tea. The taste is similar to Lipton bags but smoother (and better) in my opinion. I've been using 2 1/2 tablespoons of tea per pitcher and brewing for 4-5 minutes.
577175
Wouldn't that depend on the type of tea being used and how much is needed to brew a pot to your taste? I use it to brew rosehips tea in a 2 quart pan. I use different amounts depending how the rosehips is sent to me... chopped (1/2 a teaball) or broken blossoms (3/4 teaball). How much tea do you use to brew a 48 oz pot?
142616
No you shouldn't use half a tea bag. This bag shoul come with 4 tea bags, making five gallons each bag for a total of 20 gallons of compost tea. If you decide to use each bag more than once it's your call, but it could be less potent. This will also increase the total gallons.
228534
If you leave the tea bag in there individual freshness pouch 90 tea bags fit loosely - if you really pack them tightly 108 - 10 pouches per compartment is best
948755
Yes, put loose tea in the diffuser and pour boiling water for black tea and not quite boiling water for green/white/herbal teas over the tea leaves and into the pot. Make sure you make 2-3 cups (typically 1 level tsp of tea per 8 oz of water) to cover the tea in the diffuser. One cup is not enough. Steep black tea for 3-5 mins and green tea for 2-3 mins. Enjoy.
1594101
I bring about 3 quarts of water to boil, add the tea bag, turn the burner off and cover the pot. I let it steep for about 45 minutes. I then dilute the tea with cold water - adding about 9 quarts of water. These large tea bags make up to 3 gallons of tea. You can make less by letting the tea steep for a shorter time - maybe 10 minutes -- then add water to dilute to strength that you want.
694896
Did you ever figure out how much to use? I am going to be making a half gallon of green tea as well.
494799
I just filled my tea pot where I feel it would be safe and not too full. Measured it out and it was 700mls. A 8oz cup is 240mls so 2cups is 480mls and so on. At least 3 8oz cups would work.
1060684
Does not say! One packet with the loose tea can be used up to 64 fluid Oz of water. Hope this helps!