Tea Spoon: Measuring 2g (No Scale + Home Hack)
The preparation of tea can be a true ritual, and tea lovers are just as passionate in France as anywhere else in the world. A range of tea accessories exists to support this practice, including the tea spoon. Spoons are commonly used as measuring units in cooking, but what about tea? How do you choose the right spoon, and how do you measure your tea with it? Here is everything you need to know.
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Tea spoons: the different styles
There are three main types of tea spoons, each with its own strengths and limitations. They can be made from wood, stainless steel, porcelain, bamboo, and more. Here is a closer look.
The measuring tea spoon
The measuring tea spoon typically features a long handle, making it easy to reach the bottom of a tea tin or bag. The bowl is usually rounder and deeper than a standard coffee spoon.
The infuser tea spoon
Also known as a handled tea ball, this type of spoon lets you scoop your tea directly from the tin or bag and steep it straight in the water. It serves as both a measuring tool and a tea infuser. You will often find it in the form of tea tongs, with a rounded section made up of two mirrored perforated spoons.
The matcha tea spoon
The matcha tea spoon is a bamboo spoon used in the Japanese tea ceremony. It has a long handle with a 90-degree curve at the tip, allowing you to scoop the exact right amount of matcha for a bowl.
Tea spoon: what is its capacity?
A tea spoon holds 5 ml, which is roughly 2 to 3 grams, equivalent to a standard teaspoon. In France, this refers to the everyday coffee spoon, not the smaller espresso spoon used in some countries. By comparison, a tablespoon holds three times as much: 15 ml, or around 10 grams. A cup typically holds 250 ml, and a dessert spoon holds 10 ml.
As a general rule, allow around 2 grams of tea per 100 to 150 ml of water. That said, the right amount will vary depending on the variety, since black tea has a different intensity from green or white tea, for example. Both the quantity of tea and the steeping time shape the final aroma, and getting either wrong can make all the difference.
Why choose a tea spoon?
A tea spoon is ideal for preparing a single cup and is not really suited to filling a large teapot. You might consider a set of tea spoons, dedicating each one to a specific tea. If you use a plain measuring spoon without an infuser, you may find some loose leaves in your cup, but you will still benefit from accurate dosing.
An essential measuring tool for tea
The tea spoon is a genuinely useful measuring tool, letting you add the right amount of powder, flakes, or loose-leaf tea every time. It is a practical alternative to a tea scale, even if it does not account for the varying intensity of different tea varieties.
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