Should You Squeeze a Tea Infuser? Run a Two-Cup Test
Quick answer: You do not need to squeeze or press a loose-leaf tea infuser. Lift it when the timed steep ends and let it drain for about ten seconds. Pressing...
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6 Reasons Why You Should Be Worshipping Nike's Greek Goddess of Victory
6 Reasons Why You Should Be Worshipping Nike's Greek Goddess of Victory Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, has been a part of our culture for many centuries. In fact, she...
How to Fix Bitter Loose Leaf Tea: A Four-Variable Rescue Method
Quick answer: bitter loose leaf tea usually comes from water that is too hot, a steep that runs too long, too much leaf for the cup, or leaves being squeezed...
How to Re-Steep Loose Leaf Tea: A Better Second Cup
Quick answer: You can often re-steep loose leaf tea on the same day. Drain the first infusion fully, keep the leaves cool and uncovered for only a short interval, then...
How to Make Loose Leaf Tea Stronger Without Steeping Longer
Quick answer: to make loose leaf tea stronger without making it harsher, increase the amount of leaf before increasing steep time. Keep water temperature and time steady, strain completely, then...
Turmeric Spice Tea: Brew Kratos for Strength Without Making Health Claims
Turmeric spice tea can sound more serious than it needs to be. A good cup should be warm, clear and balanced; it should not arrive wearing a lab coat. Kratos...
Sweet Berry Green Tea: Brew Dionysus Without Losing the Fruit
Quick answer: brew sweet berry green tea with water below a full boil, a short first steep and enough room for the leaf to open. For My Life Tea’s Dionysus,...
Why Are Tea Leaves Getting Into My Cup? Fix the Infuser, Not the Tea
Why Are Tea Leaves Getting Into My Cup? A few tiny particles at the bottom of loose-leaf tea are normal. A mouthful of leaf fragments is usually a tool or...
How to Make Loose Leaf Iced Tea That Is Not Watery
Quick answer: to make loose leaf iced tea without a watery finish, brew a short, strong concentrate and let the ice provide the remaining water. Use roughly twice your normal...
Loose Leaf Chai Tea: Brew a Sweet Spiced Cup Without a Saucepan
Short answer: you can brew loose leaf chai tea in a mug, teapot or infuser without simmering a pan on the hob. Use a generous measure of a spiced blend,...
Can Tea Leaves Go Down the Sink? A Four-Step Cleanup
Quick answer: Do not wash loose tea leaves down the sink. Let the infuser cool, tap the leaves into a food-waste caddy, home compost or general waste according to local...
Behind the Battlefront: Breaking Down War Deities in Greek Mythology
Welcome to your 'meet and greet' with Greek mythology's Who's Who of War 😄. Delve into the fantastic world where the divine and mortal realms clash, where the mighty gods...