Ceramics brand Denby has shared advice for making the ideal cup of tea. Many love the convenience and simplicity of shop-bought tea bags, but if you’re looking to go all out and brew the perfect cup, you may prefer to opt for a loose leaf variety.
Loose leaf tea tends to be fresher than shop bought tea bags, which can also make them more flavourful. Plus, it can give you more control over the strength of your tea, as you can simply sprinkle a few more leaves in if you prefer a stronger taste.
As well as being full in flavour, loose leaf tea is fairly easy to make so you’ll find it isn’t much extra effort than using a tea bag. Simply put your desired amount of loose leaf tea into your tea pot (around a teaspoon per 170ml of water is the average, but you can top this up or cut it down depending on your desired strength). Allow it to brew for around 3 to 5 minutes for black loose leaf teas, or 3 to 4 minutes for green varieties, and then simply pop a tea strainer over your tea cup and pour the brew in. Some teapots come with internal strainers to make it even easier for loose leaf lovers to enjoy a brew.
