How do I brew this tea without getting the little flakes in my mouth? Every time I brew this tea, some of the little flakes pass though my infuser. How do I brew finely ground tea. Also, where can I buy bulk tea that isn't finely ground? How do I brew this tea without getting the little flakes in my mouth? Every time I brew this tea, some of the little flakes pass though my infuser. How do I brew finely ground tea. Also, where... » Read More How do I brew this tea without getting the little flakes in my mouth? Every time I brew this tea, some of the little flakes pass though my infuser. How do I brew finely ground tea. Also, where can I buy bulk tea that isn't finely ground? « Show Less
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I also use a brewing basket with great success. Rooibos or Red (fire) Bush tea is fine needles. It is not ground fine, the just chop up the needles. The label says brew Red Tea for 5~7 minutes but nowhere does it tell you that Rooibos is Red Tea on the label.
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for non-powdered tea, try here: http://www.thewholeleaf.com/or search amazon for "loose leaf tea tin"
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I purchased the "Finum Brewing Basket" to go with my loose tea and couldn't be happier. I just place the required amount of loose tea in the basket and place it in my cup, then pour the hot water right into the basket with the tea, place the lid on the basket and let it brew. The flavor is great and I don't end up with loose tea in my drink. Also, as soon as I pull the basket out I just rinse it off with cold water and set it up to dry.
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I use T-sac bags. Like zero sediment.#3 (pot size) can make multiple mugs.Start with T for first MUG, add 1-1/2 ts for successive MUGS.Works perfect with the grainy rooibos.
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I've experienced very minimal staining of the clear part after over a year of nearly daily use. Sometimes I'm lazy about rinsing it out right away, which I'm sure is why. The filter portion on mine has not stained. If you want to take the leaves out, you'd be better off just pouring it into a different container. I usually drink my tea fast enough, I don't have issues with over brewing. Overall, yes, I like it and am happy I bought it.
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I haven't put really hot liquid in it. I usually want to drink it relatively soon. BTW, you shouldn't use very hot water to brew tea as the heat can kill off the nutrients in tea.
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It shouldn't all fall out, but some will, but a little loose tea floating wont affect the taste. Just let it all sink down to the bottom and then you can drink it like normal.
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Aloha Love,Its best to be gentle with tea. The water needs to be at a lower temperature. Sometimes the high boiling heat causes the flower to "seize" upon itself, thus prevents from blooming. Once it blooms, the flavor will develop....However I came across a couple of these flower teas that were very, very mild in taste.....I hope this helps....
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I am so glad you asked this question. It prompted me to try and take the filter part out. I learned it snaps out very easily for cleaning. I have had my tea maker a few years and it gets used a lot. AS I said, I had never taken it apart, rather I always put baking soda in it, let it soak then use a brush on the filter, etc. Then I rinse it well. After taking it apart and cleaning it then snapping the filter back on I am again reminded why I love this tea pot. I saw it on America's Test Kitchens. They said it was the BEST on the market. RIGHT AGAIN!
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I have found Bu's Brew to be versatile, but not by using half a tea bag. For example, I steep one tea bag in a 1/2 gallon container, then mix it with plain water when watering target plants. That has proven successful. I should add that I like Bu's Brew A LOT. The results I get with it are better than other products I've tried that were also touted as environment-friendly.
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I've never counted individual cups since this is a powder that can easily be made to varying preference. I'd recommend starting off with a small pea-size amount and really learn to prepare the powder properly (Research tea ceremony methods). I use the bamboo whisk to break up the dry powder in my bowl and then add a small amount of hot water to make paste and even let the paste set then add the more water and begin the frothing technique (make letter "N" & "W" shapes with your wrist). This way you can find your strength of matcha you prefer and not let any go to waste. Somedays you will crave a stronger brew, but the value and cost of this product is helpful in curbing waste. I hope this helps! [= I've never counted individual cups since this is a powder that can easily be made to varying preference. I'd recommend starting off with a small pea-size amount and really learn to prepare the powder properly (Research tea ceremony methods). I use the bamboo whisk to break up the dry powder in my bowl and then add a small amount of hot water to make paste and even let the paste set then add the more water and begin the frothing technique (make letter "N" & "W" shapes with your wrist). This way you can find your strength of matcha you prefer and not let any go to waste.... » Read More I've never counted individual cups since this is a powder that can easily be made to varying preference. I'd recommend starting off with a small pea-size amount and really learn to prepare the powder properly (Research tea ceremony methods). I use the bamboo whisk to break up the dry powder in my bowl and then add a small amount of hot water to make paste and even let the paste set then add the more water and begin the frothing technique (make letter "N" & "W" shapes with your wrist). This way you can find your strength of matcha you prefer and not let any go to waste. Somedays you will crave a stronger brew, but the value and cost of this product is helpful in curbing waste. I hope this helps! [= « Show Less
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Sure, just leave the infuser out. I do it all the time. I make loose tea in the morning and decaf in a bag at night. I just rinse the pot in between. As to the comment not to buy it. I bought 3, one for me, one for my son and one for my daughter and they are all great. When I bought them they were on sale and are clearly seconds (mine has some black in the glaze on the outside) but they have been wonderful.
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The capsule contents look like fine powder, not grains. Most tea is chopped substance, and it would probably make a messy tea.
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I make a small 2 mug pot at a time and put in 3 or 4 heaping teaspoons........it's really just to taste, and I like it strong. Just play with it and find the perfect balance for you. It also is, curiously, the only tea that I don't sweeten.......it is better to me without sweetener. I also brew it for about 15 minutes before drinking.
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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.
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when I make it in tea there is a little residue in the cup so it is not completely disolved
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You make it just lie regular tea. You will need a strainer or filter.. if your tea/coffee maker uses one.
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The infuser I got is different from the one pictured The one I have does not keep the leaves out.Sorry... Good luck o-_/L> BOB()7=()
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The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also... » Read More The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W « Show Less
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The tea infuser for me is easy to clean. After done using I turn over in a napkin after and then wipe it clean. It also depends on type of tea steeping as to if it sticks in fine side of strainer. You shouldn't have a lot of leafs going down drain if you dump into trash first with a light rub then rinse in sink. I had a spoon type steeper that I didn't like cause I keep putting to much tea in it that swelled up during steeping not giving the full flavor this I put a few pinches which is perfect then upside down leafs come out especially if left long enough to dry. :)