How To Use A Tea Infuser Spoon To Brew Loose-Leaf Tea

metal tea infuser spoon

I love tea! In the morning, I drink either hot coffee or hot tea, depending on my mood. I used to use the tea in the tea bags, until I discovered the tea infuser spoon (pictured above).

The tea infuser spoon makes it so easy to use the loose-leaf tea (the tea that’s not in the tea bags). Loose-leaf tea is generally tastier and has higher quality than the tea in the tea bags. There are also more choices for gourmet teas sold as loose-leaf. Also, loose-leaf tea is cheaper than the same kind of tea packaged in tea bags.

Before I discovered the tea infuser spoon, brewing the loose-leaf tea was so complicated that I simply didn’t feel like dealing with it in the mornings. Brewing a single cup of loose-leaf tea using the tea infuser spoon is as easy as dumping the tea bag in a cup! I got my tea infuser spoon for a whopping $2, at the store section where they the spatulas, whisks, garlic presses and other little cooking tools.

Here’s how to use the tea infuser spoon -

First, bring a cup of water to a boil in a microwave.

Next, open the container with the loose-leaf tea:

Squeeze the sides of the tea infuser spoon handle with your fingers to OPEN the tea infuser:

Scoop the tea out of a jar with the opened tea infuser spoon, then loosen your hand grip to close the tea infuser spoon:

Put the tea infuser spoon with the tea inside in a cup of boiling water, and let brew 3-5 minutes.

Enjoy your freshly brewed hot tea!

14 Responses to How To Use A Tea Infuser Spoon To Brew Loose-Leaf Tea

Dan on October 26, 2011 at 1:34 pm

I have a spoon almost exactly like yours from my grandmother. It must be at least as old as I am. We don’t use it often.

Cheers
Zoe on October 26, 2011 at 5:12 pm

100% agree that this is a must have gadget for a tea drinker.
Jen at The Three Little Piglets on October 26, 2011 at 6:31 pm

My tea infuser is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets too! I just bought some loose blood orange chai tea that I can’t wait to try…
mjskit on October 26, 2011 at 8:16 pm

I totally agree that loose tea is better in every sense than teabags! I don’t drink coffee anymore but I do drink 3 to 5 cups of tea a day. I use a infuser that has a ring sits on the rim of the cup with the infuser basket inside the cup. It’s so cool and works very much like your infusion spoon. Great gadget both of them!
rebecca on October 26, 2011 at 8:38 pm

also love my tea, I am a Brit :-0
laurie on October 26, 2011 at 9:25 pm

It was fun and interesting reading your post!
Reem | Simply Reem on October 26, 2011 at 10:51 pm

i love my tea and I agree 200% that this tea infuser is a blessing for tea loversssss.
I love to blend some type 2 different types of tea leaves for added flavor, trust me this comes really handy..

P.S You have got a really beautiful website here dear, I am glad that now i know it.
Nami | Just One Cookbook on October 26, 2011 at 11:45 pm

I have one, but round ball shape. It is perfect for single cup tea. :-)
Joanne on October 27, 2011 at 5:13 am

I own one of these tea spoons but have never used it before! Thanks for the informative post!
Ashley@BakerbyNature on October 27, 2011 at 9:16 am

Love my tea infuser spoon, too! Great tutorial :)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com on October 27, 2011 at 10:31 am

I have this tea infuser spoon as well. Works well for a cuppa. Energy saver too!
Jill | Dulce Dough on October 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Thanks for the instructions! I have never used a tea infuser and always get teabags.
Jennifer (Delicieux) on October 27, 2011 at 10:09 pm

I use an infuser for all of my tea as I only drink loose leaf too. It’s such an invaluable tool!
tasteofbeirut on October 28, 2011 at 7:35 pm

I love this little gadget and use it often for tea and spices.