Brewing Guides
Ratios, temperatures, timing and technique for a better cup. Part of our complete guide to tea.
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Brewing GuidesHow Much Tea Per Cup? Ratios, Teaspoons & Chart
How much tea per cup? Get tea-to-water ratios, teaspoons of loose tea per cup, and a simple measuring chart for every tea type.
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Brewing GuidesHow to Brew Loose Leaf Tea: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to brew loose leaf tea with the right ratio, water temperature and steeping time, with or without an infuser.
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Brewing GuidesHow to Make Iced Tea: Hot Brew, Cold Brew & Sweet Tea
Learn how to make iced tea three ways: hot-brew, cold brew and Southern sweet tea, with ratios, tips and fixes for cloudy tea.
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Brewing GuidesHow to Store Loose Leaf Tea So It Stays Fresh
How to store loose leaf tea: the best containers, what ruins freshness, how long tea lasts and whether tea expires.
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Brewing GuidesLoose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: Which Is Better?
Loose leaf tea vs tea bags compared: flavor, quality, cost, convenience and caffeine, plus when each one is the better choice.
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Brewing GuidesWater Temperature for Green Tea (and Stop Bitterness)
What water temperature for green tea? Learn the ideal range, how long to steep, and how to fix bitter green tea without a thermometer.