Brew Tea With an Infuser
Tea infusers allow you to use loose-leaf teas, and you can buy small ones for single use, or larger ones for tea pots. Infusers may be small, round stainless steel balls, ceramic baskets or disposable paper infusers. You can also buy infusers that are similar to a French press. Basket infusers and paper bag infusers offer convenience, as they are easier to clean than the small wire mesh balls.
Instructions
1
Fill your infuser loosely with tea leaves. Fill an infuser only halfway, as it is important the water be able to flow through. Also, the tea leaves must have room to swell.
2
Boil water.
3
Temper your tea pot or mug by pouring a half-inch of hot water in them and then swirling it. Dispose of this water.
4
Place the infuser in the pot or mug and fill with fresh boiling water as desired. Stir the infuser. If it is a mesh ball, swirl it around your cup. If it is a basket, use a spoon to stir the contents.
5
Allow the tea to steep. For regular black teas, the tea should steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Herbal teas may require different lengths of time, so check the package for instructions.
6
Remove the infuser and serve.
