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    Home » Afternoon Tea Party Ideas

    How to Make Loose Leaf Tea

    Published: Apr 25, 2013 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 by Candi Elm

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    Let’s learn how to make loose leaf tea. Which is better bagged or loose tea? I just started a series on tea and the benefits of tea and your body. Do you like your tea hot or cold? Do you like it bagged or loose? Do you like it green, black, white, red? Wow, so much to learn.

    I love tea, I love it all of the above ways. I also like to teach how it’s made, along with tea history. I will share that in one of the posts in my series. Today I will talk on bagged or loose tea and how to make loose leaf tea. 

    Loose tea is the best kind to purchase. It is usually full leaf tea. Bagged tea is referred to as tea dust. Find more information on Afternoon tea tips here. After you have made a delicious cup of tea serve it with a warm scone.

    Which is Better Bagged or Loose Tea

    How to make loose leaf tea
     

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    The teaspot.com says  – Bags of tea are generally mass-produced. Often the leaves contained in a bag have been picked, processed, and packaged by machine. In contrast, premium loose-leaf teas are carefully hand-selected.

    If you have ever been to tea stores such as Teavana, you have seen how beautiful full-leaf tea can be, especially if there are flowers in it. They have a wonderful store, where you can go in a do a tasting. I highly recommend it.  Full-leaf tea is usually hand-picked and sold within a year to remain fresh. Bagged tea may be on the shelf for a few years.  Loose tea is also a higher grade than diced-up tea in bags.

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    How to Make Loose Leaf Tea

    You will follow the same directions as in How to make a pot of tea but you will put the loose leaf in either a tea bag or a tea ball.  You can also use this individual loose leaf teapot.

    There is usually a price difference between the two types of tea also. Loose-leaf tea is generally a higher price point. But it’s like they say (who are they?), you get what you pay for. If you don’t care, you might not even notice the difference until you try the loose leaf.

    Caffeine extraction, together with nutrient loss, causes tea bags to taste bitter. In contrast, if you want a cup of tea that is calming and relaxing, then you will have to go loose-leaf.

    Did you know the more times you use the tea bag or loose tea in a tea ball or tea envelope,  the more you weaken the caffeine? You can get the same flavor but less caffeine. I think it’s a wonderful trick. I hope you will go out and try some loose-leaf tea, come back and share what flavors you like.

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    Share your favorite flavor of loose-leaf tea in the comments below. 

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. thatstoocute says

      February 14, 2014 at 12:55 am

      I use both. I use bagged for a quick every day cups, and loose for those days that I need to take a breath. We like to have tea and scones for Sunday brunch. Can't wait to read more!
      My recent post Cute Links

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    2. L. D. B. Taylor says

      February 14, 2014 at 2:10 am

      I am something of a tea fanatic – and I'm one of the few people I know who doesn't like coffee. I use both bagged and loose, and have several cute little tea balls hanging around 🙂 I'm looking forward to to hearing tea history!
      My recent post The Child's Obligation

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    3. Alexis Grace says

      February 14, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      We are all loose tea in our home! I definitely think it enhances the flavor. I can't wait to learn more about tea!
      My recent post Grilled Lemon And Green Tea Mojito

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      • Candi says

        February 17, 2014 at 11:32 pm

        It really does tasted different. Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    4. Jill says

      May 30, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Definitely a loose leaf tea woman!!

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