For a quality drink, it is recommended to use 2.5 grams of loose black tea per 15 cl cup of water.
How to brew black tea for a flavorful drink
Loose black tea, with its whole leaves, offers an inimitable taste. To extract all the flavors, precise dosing is necessary. Too much tea results in a brew that's too rich in bitterness and theine. Tea bags are well-dosed but don't offer the taste quality of loose leaves.
To prepare a tea with perfect flavor, respect the dose of 2.5 grams of loose tea (half a teaspoon) for 15 cl of water. The leaves should steep for a few minutes in a teapot filter. The water temperature should be hot but not boiling. You can add milk after steeping to soften the flavor.
How much tea for a black tea-based blend?
Black tea can be mixed with other infusions in original preparations. It pairs perfectly with rooibos in particular. To preserve the black tea flavors, it should represent 50% of the blend. Higher proportions are necessary with certain fruits like berries.