Hario Bright Coffee & Tea Press:
The French press is a classic brewing tool, but its usefulness doesn't stop at just coffee. If you're also a tea lover, you can get the most out of your French press by using it to brew loose leaf teas. Today, we'll go through this brewing method using Hario's take on the classic tool, the Bright Coffee & Tea Press.
Pro tip:
If you use your French press for coffee, be sure to clean it thoroughly before you start to brewing to ensure that the leftover oils from the coffee don't affect the taste of your tea.
What You'll Need
- 4 cup Hario Bright Coffee & Tea Press
- Gooseneck electric hot water kettle
- Scale/Timer
- Beverage thermometer
- 1:60-75 coffee to water
- 8-10 grams of tea, depending on the leaf
- 600 grams hot water
| White tea | 175-185 °F | 2-5 minutes |
| Yellow tea | 185 °F | 1-3 minutes |
| Chinese green tea | 175-185 °F | 1-3 minutes |
| Japanese green tea | 145-175 °F | 1-2 minutes |
| Oolong tea | 185 °F | 2-5 minutes |
| Black tea | 195-200 °F | 3.5-5 minutes |
| Pu-erh tea | 195-210 °F | 3-5 minutes |
| Herbal/tisane | 195-210°F | 4-7 minutes |
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Set aside the press plunger and add your tea leaves to the tea press.
STEP 2
Pour hot water over the tea leaves.
STEP 3
Fix the press plunger over the brewing tea with the plunger screen up. Allow the tea to steep for the desired time.
STEP 4
Slowly press the plunger down.
STEP 5
Pour freshly brewed tea into your favorite cup, sip, and enjoy!
