Tea Filter

A tea strainer is used to filter out loose leaf tea from water after brewing. There are many types of strainers to choose from, with sterling silver tea strainers being among the most traditional options. This guide will help you learn how to use a strainer when brewing tea at home using loose leaf tea bags.

Choosing a Strainer

Choosing your tea strainer is the first step in making loose leaf tea at home. You can find both simple, affordable options for your tea as well as more traditional options made from long lasting sterling silver. Choosing the right strainer for your personal tastes can be simple when you look at the types that are available. There are many different types of tea strainers available, including the following:

• Bamboo strainers are made from bamboo wood and usually need to dry between uses, so you will want to purchase two or three of these strainers to use if you drink tea more than once a day. Bamboo is a good option when you want to choose a more natural, organic option.
• Stainless steel tea strainers are simple to use and will last for quite a long time. These strainers are mesh stainless steel that can simply be emptied and reused as needed.
• The size of the tea strainers you use matter. Larger sizes are used to make a pot of tea, while smaller sizes are used for a single cup.

When using a tea strainer remember that your loose leaf tea can be brewed more than once, and only toss the tea out after it loses its potency. Using your tea leaves more than once is both economical and flavorful. Many people love the second brew of loose leaf tea more than any other brew available.

Finding Strainers

You can find your tea strainer through a specialty tea shop online. Most tea sellers also include a wide range of tea infusers and tea strainers that can be used when brewing tea. Tea infusers and tea strainers do create different tastes when compared to each other, so you may want to begin by choosing one or two of each and then deciding which type of tea you prefer. Once you have decided that you like the taste of tea through a strainer you can stock up on the different options to find the right one.

To use a tea strainer you simply pour your hot water over the strainer of tea leaves and allow it to drain naturally. Use the back of a spoon to push the last bits of water through the strainer once the cup is full. These last bits of water often have the most flavor because the tea begins to expand and open up once exposed to the hot water. Take your time and don’t rush the tea drip to have a beautifully flavorful cup of tea that is made right at home using just a simple strainer and hot water.