How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea: Tips for Beginners

Introduction

Brewing a cup of tea might seem simple — just hot water and tea, right?
But if you’ve ever had a cup that tasted too bitter, too weak, or just… off — you know there’s more to it.

At Laalgudi, we believe that how you brew your tea matters just as much as which tea you choose. This beginner-friendly guide will help you learn the right way to brew different types of tea — so you get the perfect flavour, aroma, and experience every time.

🍃 1. Start with High-Quality Loose Leaf Tea

The most important rule: Better tea = Better brew.

Avoid cheap tea bags that contain low-grade “dust.” Choose loose leaf tea, like the premium blends at Laalgudi, which use:

• Whole, unbroken leaves

• Naturally retained oils & antioxidants

• Pure, authentic flavour

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💧 2. Use Fresh, Cold Water

Great tea starts with great water. Use:

• Fresh, cold filtered water (not reboiled water)

• Avoid distilled or softened water (it tastes flat)

💡 Pro Tip: Never boil the same water twice — it loses oxygen, which affects flavour extraction.

🔥 3. Pay Attention to Water Temperature

Different teas need different temperatures. Boiling water is not always ideal.

Using the wrong temperature can make delicate teas bitter or burnt.

⏱️ 4. Steep the Right Amount of Time

Over-steeping = bitterness
Under-steeping = weak flavour

💡 Use a timer for best consistency.

🥄 5. Measure It Right

Don’t eyeball it — always measure your tea leaves.

Standard ratio:

• 1 teaspoon (2g) of tea per 200ml of water

For stronger taste, increase the amount, not the steeping time.

🫙 6. Use the Right Brewing Tool

Skip the paper bags — go for:

• Tea infuser/strainer

• French press

• Gaiwan or teapot with built-in filter

These tools give leaves enough space to expand and release full flavour.

🧉 7. Customise Your Cup

You can tailor your brew with:

• Lemon – for green or black teas

• Honey – for herbal infusions

• Milk – for chai or robust black teas

• Mint or Tulsi – for a cooling twist

💡 Avoid sugar in delicate teas like white or green — it overpowers the flavour.

❌ 8. Common Brewing Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Boiling green tea → makes it bitter

• ❌ Using old water → flat taste

• ❌ Reusing tea bags/leaves too many times

• ❌ Storing tea in sunlight or humid jars

• ❌ Steeping too long or too short

☕ Bonus: Cold Brew Your Tea

Want a summer-friendly option? Try cold brewing:

1. Add 1–2 tsp of loose leaf tea to 1 cup of cold water

2. Steep in the fridge for 6–8 hours

3. Strain and enjoy chilled — no bitterness!

Great for green tea, white tea, or herbal blends.

🛍️ Your Brew Deserves the Best

At Laalgudi, we help you get the most from your brew by offering:

• Premium loose leaf teas

• Brewing instructions on every pack

• Tea accessories for perfect preparation

• Chemical-free, flavour-rich blends

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📌 Final Thoughts

Brewing the perfect cup of tea isn’t complicated — it’s an art that begins with:

• Great leaves

• Right temperature

• Correct steep time

• And a little intention

Master these basics and every cup of Laalgudi tea will taste like a luxury.
Because tea isn’t just a drink — it’s a ritual.

Brew Better. Sip Slowly. Live Mindfully — with Laalgudi.