How do I brew this tea without getting the little flakes in my mouth? Also, where can I buy bulk tea that isn't finely ground?
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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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Hi, because I bought this brand and don't like the flavor I throw it in my smoothies. I use 1 tsp. in my smoothies. If it is your first time with matcha I would recommend the 1/2 teaspoon. Use 8 or more ounces of water with it. Warm water like you're making hot tea. I do use 1 tsp. with 8 or more ounces hot water for tea with a different brand that I like. Hope that helps! Oh, and I like DoMatcha brand. The taste difference is crazy. I thought I'd save money by buying this brand and I got what I paid for. Not good!
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From Teas Etc website: "Avoid over steeping your tea by brewing with slightly less tea and water that is not as hot as normal." I mix black & herbal teas, use just a small amount and water just off the boil; but I put the lid on loosely or leave it uncovered when safe to do so, so it will cool more quickly. I continue to add water throughout the day then add a bit more tea later in the day. If removing the tea from the water is important, I recommend you consider another mug, such as the "Aladdin Tea Infuser Mug."
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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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I make my tea by the cup and use 2 tablespoons and steep it in the little mesh bags I buy in the Oriental food section of the grocery store. Hope that helps you.
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OMG you NEVER put porcelain on the burner!! Proper method is to boil good water and then pour around a half cup of hot water into the pot to warm it and clear any debris. Then measure around 1 tsp of bulk tea for each 6 oz tea cup - in this case for a 6 cup pot - around two table spoons or one oz. Then pot fill with boiling water, stir briefly once to get it started, and steep for at least ten minutes. Use a "tea cozy" to keep the pot warm at the table, and a tea sieve to strain out bits of tea leaf when pouring into cups. This pot is a "fancy" and not intended for everyday use. But at a mini "high tea" though, the grand kids love it. It also works with a group of friends over to play cards! TIP: with good teas you can get at least one, maybe two, extra good pots using same tea leaves! just refill w/boiling water.
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I actually mix mine with ground flaxseed (1/1 ratio) and that makes it much less chunky. The only other recommendation I can give is, use more water, stir heavily and chug it right away. The longer you leave it the thicker it becomes.
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I know this question's old, but I've ordered through Amazon three times and found quality control to be very inconsistent. The first was great, as it should be; the next two were as you described, plasticy. I could hardly smell in tea in the second variety, except that it smelled bad. The tea in the second variety also didn't steep properly, as the tea would sink to the bottom (similar to how oil divides from water) until I stirred the cup. I'm a frequent (weekly or more) Amazon shopper, but this is one product I will no longer buy off Amazon.
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You really get your money's worth, about a year's supply unless you're using it for a restaurant or the like. I put about a tablespoon in a tea caddy, steep it well. Often I'll add fresh mint from the garden and some raw ginger. Great for a before bedtime drink. You'll sleep, guaranteed.
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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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From my own experience, I see residue at the bottom of the pot with types of loose tea. I often use the chunky teas from TEAVANA stores and they leave a residue too. I think it's more of the teapots stainless filter. Like making coffee without a paper filter.
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It is the original paradise tea, but it's in restaurant sized bags. We like to use one bag to brew almost a gallon, but I've heard of people using more or less water depending on your strength preference. It's not loose tea, although I'm sure you can just cut the bags open if you'd like
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I've seen a number of suggestions here for how to use your own ground coffee. This is what I do though...I buy the empty "tea" bags (they are quite cheap) and put my coffee in them. They have drawstrings and really work well. Simply put however much coffee you want into one, pull the string, turn the bag onto its side and give it a little shake so the grounds aren't in one lump right in the middle, put the bag (on its side) into the little brew basket, and you are set to go. I take a few minutes each weekend and make up a bunch of them and put them into an air-tight canister and I'm good to go. Easy. I've seen a number of suggestions here for how to use your own ground coffee. This is what I do though...I buy the empty "tea" bags (they are quite cheap) and put my coffee in them. They have drawstrings and really work well. Simply put however much coffee you want into one, pull the string, turn the bag onto its side and give it a little shake so the grounds aren't in one lump right in the middle, put the bag (on its side) into the little brew basket, and you are set to go. I take a few minutes each weekend and make up a bunch of them and put them into an air-tight canister and... » Read More I've seen a number of suggestions here for how to use your own ground coffee. This is what I do though...I buy the empty "tea" bags (they are quite cheap) and put my coffee in them. They have drawstrings and really work well. Simply put however much coffee you want into one, pull the string, turn the bag onto its side and give it a little shake so the grounds aren't in one lump right in the middle, put the bag (on its side) into the little brew basket, and you are set to go. I take a few minutes each weekend and make up a bunch of them and put them into an air-tight canister and I'm good to go. Easy. « Show Less
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I bought a bag of tea from Davidson's 1-2 years ago, still in the original bag and from time to time I brew some more (I didn't like the flavor much, I got hooked on Pu-Erh teas) it still tastes fresh, and good to me after at least a year.
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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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There are two levels where you can place your tea, one is in the bottom (where black[red] teas can over brew) and on the top where you can then turn the cup upside down and let the tea brew, turn it right side up and take the whole filter portion off to drink your tea. White teas are pretty good with not over brewing and having a bitter taste like black[red] teas do. My jasmine will brew for ever and never taste bad, but my English breakfast will put hair on your chest if over brewed by a minute.
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I brew a cup of herbal tea ea. night and when done I SLOWLY add 2 Tbsps of gelatin powder, stirring vigorously all the whiIe . This avoids most of the clumping problems some people have complained about. You could also use a blender to combine the gelatin with a liquid of your choice. Am using it for osteoporosis.