How much of the loose tea do you use for a large (12+ oz) cup of tea?
68211
I use a WELL rounded full teaspoon, or two teaspoons in my tea infuser. Makes a strong tar. This bag wil last me forever.
68212
Oh that is hard to say, it depends on how strong you want it. I just take a small pinch and put it in my small sauce pan, boil the water and then drop the pinch in I would say that is about a full TSP, let it steep for a few minutes I then strain it into a little tea pot but you can just let it flow into a cup.. I may use a touch of honey if it really does not need it. Of that is not strong enough add some more next time if it is too string just add more water. I hope that helps. Enjoy
68213
I use 2 rounded tbs for every 6 oz of water. Perfect every time for me. I steep for 5-6 mins. Add sweetener if needed for your taste. All personal preference though.
2257024
I have a small teapot that holds 12 oz of water, 2 tablespoons of tea is just perfect for me with milk.
1264476
I would say between 6 and 8 ounces; just enough for an afternoon tea.I love the quality of the China.
939129
It's loose tea, but figure 1 8oz cup per teaspoon, and there are 6x16=96 teaspoons, roughly, times 8 =768 oz, divide by 128oz (1 gallon) = 6 gallons. Roughly.
1625038
honestly I don't know.But its a big bag and I expect about 200 to 300 cups out of it.It also depends how much you use per cup.I have a "tea-egg" that gets filled up with the tea so as not to spill the little leaves into the cup,and that makes for a uniform usage and strength of tea.Hope that helps,Bernd
2075741
yes, it will hold that much - it actually holds 64 oz., but that's with the tea slightly going up the spout, and that's without the infuser. I probably wouldn't put more than 54 oz. boiling water in the pot, but that's still 3-4 good sized cups, or more. I use PG or Yukon Gold tea bags. Very solid pot, and I put in on my stove warmer.
2039491
16 oz, but for a cup of tea it is more than enough. It is truly a great buy!
752797
It really depends on how strong you like your tea. I personally use three family size tea bags. The instructions say you can use regular size tea bags (I usually use 4) and you can also use loose tea.
2094534
Same ratio of leaf to water you would use to brew a typical cup of tea, times the number of cups you are brewing in this pitcher (approx. four 6 oz cups)
510009
for strong sweet tea that will be poured over ice in a glass, I use 9 Darjeeling or 10 Orange Pekoe. For non-sweet tea, I use 7 or 9 respectively. I just remember the hotter the weather the faster the ice will melt and I make the tea stronger. This ratio is for hot weather or serious tea lovers. FYI, Peg Ryan
948755
Yes, put loose tea in the diffuser and pour boiling water for black tea and not quite boiling water for green/white/herbal teas over the tea leaves and into the pot. Make sure you make 2-3 cups (typically 1 level tsp of tea per 8 oz of water) to cover the tea in the diffuser. One cup is not enough. Steep black tea for 3-5 mins and green tea for 2-3 mins. Enjoy.
752795
You can use any size tea bags. I use the regular single serving ones and I use four per pitcher I brew, but have used the bigger ones in the past and just use two.
992020
Given that you use a couple tablespoons per brewed cup, it's hard to say how long you will keep this. I'd say keep it well sealed, press the extra air from the package, and it may last quite a while. It's damned fine tea.
654749
haven't tried to use loose leaf tea - I usually put in 4-5 bags of regular tea, then set it in the sun without using the infuser BUT I just checked the infuser out and there are really alot of slots - maybe 3/8" by 1/8" - maybe you could put the loose tea in a very fine silk bag in the infuser (but now that I think that through, you wouldn't really need the infuser...But I do LOVE the size, shape and feel of this product - good luck...and now that I've said that, I read the other responses so it sounds like we're all in agreement tho peppermint or mint would definitely work...
1525267
A little bit of loose tea can easily make one cup. Pay attention to home much boiling water you add.
772262
It's the biggest bag of tea I've ever seen - I had to put it in multiple canisters! I just put a tablespoon (I like it strong) in a little tea strainer and pour hot water over it - steeps very quickly. I love it
368396
The instructions call for one bag to 4 cups of water, but it just depends on how strong you want your tea.