How to Brew Tea With an Infuser

A Tea infuser allows you to use loose-leaf teas, and you can buy small ones for single use, or larges ones for tea pots. Infusers may be small, round stainless steel balls, ceramic baskets, or disposable paper infusers. You can also buy infusers that are similar to a French press. Basket infusers and paper infusers offer convenience, as they are easier to clean than the small wire mesh balls.

Instructions:

Things You Will Need

• Loose leaf tea
• Infuser
• Boiling water
• Teapot or mug
• Spoon

First thing you will need to do is fill your infuser loosely with tea leafs. Fill an infuser only halfway, as it is important the water be able to flow through. Also, the tea leaves must have room to swell. 

Boil water..

Temper your tea pot or mug by pouring a half-inch of hot water in them and then swirling it. Dispose of this water.

Place the infuser in the pot or mug and fill with fresh boiling water as desired. Stir the infuser. If it is a mesh ball, swirl it around your cup. If it is a basket, use a spoon to stir the contents.

Allow the tea to steep, For regular black teas, the tea should steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Herbal teas may require different lengths of time, so check the package for instructions.

Remove the infuser and serve....

Enjoy

How to Make French Press Coffee

Things You will Need

1. Coffee
2. French Press
3.Coffee Grinder
4. Teakettle

Boil as much water needed for the amount of coffee you want to make. (French Press) come in many different styles and sizes. Grind coffee beans if necessary. Preheat French press by filling it with warm water from the faucet. Allow boiled water to rest for a few minutes to cool to optimum temperature (195 to 205 degrees F). Pour warm water out of press and add ground coffee. Use two level tablespoons per six ounces of water.

Pour just enough hot water over the ground to wet them. Fresh coffee will expand as gas escapes. Pour in remaining water and stir. Place the plunger over the press to keep the heat in, but don't press it down yet. Let the coffee brew for three to four minutes. Then push the plunger down slowly. Pour into one of your favorites mug and drink. After you make your French Press Coffee you might want to pour the coffee into another container to totally stop the brewing process, unless you like really strong coffee.

French Press Coffee tips:

• Use coarsely ground coffee for French press.
• Use bottle or filtered water, if your tap water is hard or has an unpleasant taste to it.
• Don't use less coffee then called for; using too little coffee can result in a bitter taste. If you like weaker coffee, try adding more hot water to it or add milk after the brewing process.