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How to Make Loose Leaf Tea Without a Strainer?
By Derrick R. Curley | Blog
We all have a preference when it comes to our wanted tea type, especially the process of how we make them. Some prefer tea bags on the go while some want to prepare a newly brewed tea from a specific type of loose tea leaf.
However, what if at a specific time you find your strainer broken? How can you prepare your tea before you start your day?
Do not panic! Sit, calm, and relax as you read this article and find out how to make your favorite tea even without a strainer!
If you do not have a strainer, it is a common doing that you would use an infuser, but not all have it lying around their house. Being helpless and not being able to drink your tea can deeply affect your mood, and so to know how to prevent that, here are some of the ways of making tea even without a strainer:
You read it right, all you need are two cups, and then you are ready to go!
The steps are as follows:
This method can be crucial as you would not want to be burned with hot liquid nor be messy. It is best if you have any cloth used to protect your hand or plate under the clean cup that will act as a barrier to catch the remaining tea not poured in the cup.
This method is done in Asian history for centuries. All you need is a lid and a small bowl to do this. The procedure is as follows–
However, using a Gaiwan is not necessary as long as you have its lookalike instruments. This is also one of the easiest methods that you can encounter in filtering your tea.
It is much like the coffee filter procedure. Either way, you will still have a freshly brewed tea whatever it takes.
Remember to throw out the used paper roll in the process. Enjoy the cup of tea made just for you!
If you are also a coffee drinker aside from being a tea enthusiast, you may have some spare filters lying around. You can use this as an alternative and is perfect for brewing. It uses the same procedure, much like how you use it with coffee. The way to do it is as follows:
It is recommended to use unbleached filters to not have any additional aftertaste. It only requires minimal cleanup as you throw the used filter with leaves, and then you are good to go.
If you do have a sieve in your kitchen, you can use it as an alternative infuser! How? Here are the steps to do it:
Having a kitchen, you will surely have a fork or slotted spoon lying around somewhere. To know how to utilize it in your tea escapades, here are the steps:
It can also be done in camping utilization or on the road as you suddenly crave for your tea.
Finally, if you just do not have any means, settle for tea bags. You may be reluctant at first, but if it is the only way to have tea, use it. Although this does not mean that you will use any of the contents, it is not necessary. You will just use the material of the bag to filter your wanted loose leaf tea.
Yes, that is right. You can also use tin foil to make an alternative infuser. Here is the procedure:
Final Thoughts: The Determination.
In reality, you do not really need a topnotch infuser or strainer to get you a fresh loose leaf tea. All you need are a few materials, imagination, and determination to get you through. Now that you know the different ways to filter, brew your favorite tea!