Does this french press brew loose leaf tea well?
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Yes, absolutely... here is how we recommend brewing hot tea as a tea press. ~ Clean off coffee residues from mesh filter, if significant amount consider a vinegar & water mixture. ~ Prepare amount of water needed for the cups of tea going to be poured as soon as the first steep of tea is complete. ~ Add 1 teaspoon of your favorite tea leaf per 8 ounces of water used. If stronger flavor is desired, add more tea, not time. ~ Lower plunger halfway to bottom. The idea is not to compress but to use the plunger as a sieve. Compressing tea leaves may produce bitter results. ~ Pour off all tea. Don't leave any tea steeping in water for an extended period of time. ~ Re-steep tea leaves as many times as you find they produce a tasty cup. ~ For more information about how to steep your favorite teas Check Out our Tea Chart Here &gt;&gt; http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81VVQ1GtR8L._SL1500_.jpg Hope this helps, Team Idylc Homes
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Yes, it's fine for all types of loose tea. You can pour boiling water directly into the teapot.
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Oh yes it does work for loose leaf tea. I actually have 4 of these. One for coffee one for espresso one for tea bags and one for loose leaf tea. This is a great product and one of the best things I have ever spent my money on. You won't be disappointed!
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Yes! I brew directly from my Keurig into the pot, steep the tea bags (we use Sleepy Time chamomile tea) for a few minutes, then add ice to get it down to a comfortable warm drinking temp.
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There is a built-in infuser so you can put loose leaf tea directly in the teapot and pour to keep them in the pot after steeping.
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It is my favorite way to brew it. The French press give you complete control over every aspect of coffee making, grind, water temperature, brew time, ratio of grounds to water.
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I'm sorry, I don't know. I did research a "better' way to brew my coffee but besides a french press, which I also purchased from Bed and Bath I never found any info on the product you mentioned. The French press was pretty good also.
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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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No, we use a tea kettle, heat the water on the stove then pour it into the french press. We don't let the water boil, just let it get to a simmer, then take it off. Hope that helps.
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I would say it is, but I never tried to brew coffee in it:). I would go with a French press instead, it can be used for brewing the tea also.
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It would definitely work for loose leaf tea, but you may want to buy half pound coffee vacs for your different teas!
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I haven't tried it, but from what I have read it makes very good tea. This article in The Atlantic Monthly is where I first heard about this coffee maker. The author says "it makes the best tea I've ever brewed." Look here: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/03/java-script/357562/
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I found out about the Softbrew from an article in the NY Times on brewing coffee. The writer said that the Softbrew was also his favorite pot for brewing tea from loose leaves. I haven't tried making tea with it.
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Yes loose leaf is the preferred type just put it in a muslum bag or something similar so you don't have to strain the tea out of the water, you can also use tea bags if you like a certain brand and this kit comes with loose leaf tea and the muslum bags for brewing
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Yes. Just make sure the amount of water you pour in will cover all of the loose leaf tea in the infuser.
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No. It is a full bodied dark coffee. I much prefer a good drip coffee maker where others like perk. Haven't tried it with a French Press yet. I usually add a little kosher salt and some (sterilized in the microwave) crushed egg shells to alter the ph.
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NO! French presses use a metal strainer. You completely defeat the purpose and design and Great Coffee by doing anything other than brewing the way you sould. If you want to heat the water in the microwave and then put into the French Press outside of the microwave - that's okay. always use clean fresh cold water to start, water should be just below boiling and stir the coffee and water.