We recommend 2-3 scoops of black tea or 3 scoops of herbal tea for each liter of water Pour in hot water, ensuring the water stays below the MAX fill line. Place the lid on the pot with the plunge in the raised position, and let your tea brew – 3-5 minutes for black tea, … Read more
Place the lid on the pot with the plunge in the raised position, and let your tea brew – 3-5 minutes for black tea, or 5-10 minutes for herbal and fruit teas. Once your tea is at its preferred strength, firmly press the plunger down to stop the brewing process. Serve and savor. How do … Read more
If you prefer tea to coffee, you can also use your cafetiere to brew a great cup of tea While tea bags already provide the same type of filtration as a cafetiere, you can also use loose-leaf tea and follow the above instructions, taking care not to mix the leaves into the liquid. Can a … Read more
For every other tea (black, green, oolong), taste as you go to determine the ideal brew time. Then simply press the plunger and pour into cups Be sure not to leave the hot tea steeping in the french press for longer than necessary—like coffee, the tea will turn bitter when it’s over-brewed. Can I use … Read more
Drop a teaspoon of loose tea into your french press, add in a cup of hot water, close the lid and let it steep Herbal infusions need the most steeping (5 to 7 minutes); white teas need the least (just a minute or two). For every other tea (black, green, oolong), taste as you go … Read more
Yes, the french press is usually something used for brewing coffee. But it’s also perfectly suited to brewing loose leaf tea Because the French press holds about 2 to 2.5 cups of liquid, you get more brewed tea from your herbs than if you steep a single cup of tea. Can you use a French … Read more
To find the detailed steeping instructions please refer to our Steeping Chart. How much tea do you use in a french press? Drop a teaspoon of loose tea into your French press, add in a cup of hot water, close the lid and let it steep. Herbal infusions need the most steeping (5 to 7 … Read more
16 hours , but don’t stress. Anywhere from 14-18 is fine. We’ve found the water and coffee reach an equilibrium, which slows extraction drastically towards the end. Just don’t get into the 20-24 hour range or you’ll get some unpleasant woody notes. How long does cold brew take to make? You can’t go wrong with … Read more
16 hours, but don’t stress. Anywhere from 14-18 is fine We’ve found the water and coffee reach an equilibrium, which slows extraction drastically towards the end. Just don’t get into the 20-24 hour range or you’ll get some unpleasant woody notes. Can cold brew brew in 12 hours? You can’t go wrong with a cold … Read more
This bodum tea for one looks cool and portions tea out well so you get a perfect cuppa for one person You don’t need to use a lot of leaves in the strainer to get the desired taste–as I learned when I thought “that’s not enough!” and put in more, leading to wicked strong tea–maybe … Read more