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post #16 of 23
2/9/10 at 12:37pm
I use these.

http://www.todd-holland.com/TeaCart/...idproduct=1322
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post #17 of 23
2/9/10 at 12:53pm
The one problem with paper/plastic t-bags, despite being larger than the average pre-packaged tea bag, is they still compress the tea enough so that it does not expand fully when brewing. Ideally, you want full expansion so the entire leaf can brew and no flavored will be locked in the leaf. The best solution is to use no filter and to pour the leaves and water through a filter before going into your cup. However, overtime this wastes a lot of tea (IMO), so the next best thing is to brew in a large "cup filter" like the one I mention above.
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post #18 of 23
2/9/10 at 2:19pm
I have used a brown Chatsford teapot for the last year. It looks traditional but has an internal strainer which is much easier for cleaning and when making.
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post #19 of 23
2/9/10 at 2:38pm
I have a japanese teapot with the built in strainer but unfortunately the holes are still to big for some small gyokuro leaves. For most black teas, it should work well. As I stated above, brewing teas openly in the teapot is best, and teapots with strainers will work well for many, but not all teas. These teapots also avoid the problem of wasting tea.
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post #20 of 23
2/9/10 at 10:34pm
For a cup I use this. I'll use a french press if I want more than a cup or have a guest or two. I'll also use a Chinese tea set or one of my other teapots every once in a while.

Yeah I like good loose leaf tea. My favorite is an OMG expensive white silvertip tea out of China.
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post #21 of 23
5/8/10 at 2:33pm
+1 on the paper filters. No mess no fuss and no loose tea in your mouth.
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post #22 of 23
5/9/10 at 2:36pm
+1 in the French press. I pretty much only drink loose leaf tea and this works well for me.
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post #23 of 23
5/9/10 at 5:29pm
Like others said, you want to give tea the most room possible. A French Press is fine. What is also important and often overlooked is water temperature (most black tea should be steeped around 208*f and other teas often less) and steep time. Also when making tea, half a tsp of granulated brown sugar goes a long way.
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