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Across the Fence:  Brewing Tea in a French Press Carafe  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 06 2020 : 2:35:41 PM
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Does anyone else brew their tea in a French Press carafe?
I have just started doing this, on days when I know I will be drinking larger amounts of tea....
is mostly drink Herbal teas...
add almost, boiling water...
press and let steep for 5-7min.
I do use a small strainer when pouring the tea into my cup incase a few leaves escape the plunger..
I keep the 'jacket' on the Carafe to keep the tea warm..
Nothing more cheerful then a lovely cup of tea and a Biscotti or scone on a cold day...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jean
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2020 : 3:00:02 PM
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Oooooh, I have a French Press as well as lots of different loose teas. Will definitely give this a try. Thanks Katmom . . .
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2020 : 5:07:51 PM
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I don't have one but looking at yours full of tea makes me wish I did!!!
I'm surprised you don't have a Christmas or winter jacket for it LOL!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2020 : 1:39:05 PM
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LOL - can't wait to see what it looks like!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2020 : 10:32:19 AM
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super Idea
All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes
Deborah
jersey farmgirl
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 12:35:12 PM
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Hiya, I use a French press and a pour over(it only makes 1 cup at a time though).
I like hot tea this time of year and then, for some strange reason, I like coffee more come Spring.
Any body else like that? My taste buds tell me when to switch. It's what they want. Weird :O
We use to have a tea swap over on the 'Virtual Porch' every year. Then we all got burned out
...or soggy hahaha I have LOTS of teas!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
527 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2021 : 05:00:27 AM
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I love my French Press.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2021 : 12:11:48 PM
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I have never used our French Press for tea, Gracie! What a great idea! I love ours! We use it every day - makes the best coffee ever! We call it our "bloomin' coffee" because of the way we let the coffee grinds "bloom" in an inch or so of hot water before adding the rest! It's become popular here at home and with friends stopping by! My girlfriend always asks if my "bloomin' coffee" is ready for her! LOL! I'll have to give it a whirl for my tea! Only thing is, it doesn't keep the coffee hot long... Bet it wouldn't keep the tea hot long, either. Even my teapot doesn't do that well. Guess it's just the perils of having a good brew!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 16 2021 : 1:54:59 PM
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Nini, I use widerloose crumble tea leaves, not the 'fine' tea ..
Now, I think I just might make myself a cuppa... the Handyman is here working on more repairs,, and I found my mother's French press.. and I just happen to have loose cut tea.. so time for Tea..
Besides, it is uber winder here today,, so I am indoors, working on a cross stitch project.
Hugz ya' all...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2021 : 07:30:54 AM
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Nothing like a hot cuppa tea to take the chill off your bones, huh, Gracie?
I have lots of loose teas! I just think maybe I might want to have a dedicated press; separate ones for coffee and for tea... What do you think? Is that necessary??? I my have to, anyway. Hubs has to have his morning bloom! ;)
Hugs,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Feb 17 2021 07:31:51 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2021 : 10:31:31 AM
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I plan to keep my mom's press,, so I can keep one in the house for my tea and the other will go in the motorhome..
now I just need to make a jacket for this one (when I get home).
Since it will be going in the motorhome, I might use a kitschy RV fabric :>)
My tea (yesterday) turned out lovely tho' I had a few leaves in it as the loose tea leaves were just a bit fine .. but no biggie..
>^..^<
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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