Saurabh Kajaria, a co-founder of Trishnna Tea, recommends brewing the company’s loose-leaf herbal teas at 175° F for 2 to 3 minutes. Iced Tea A large majority of tea consumed in the U.S. is iced.

Cost Fresh Tea: Loose-leaf tea is more expensive than tea bags at the outset. But in the long run, it can be more economical because you can brew several cups of tea from the same batch of leaves.

To brew a perfect cup of loose leaf tea, you need a reliable tea infuser. The best tea infusers are typically mesh baskets made from stainless steel, designed to keep loose tea leaves contained ...