What are the different types of tea brewers?

Tea makers come in a variety of types, including electric and stove-top tea kettles and tea infusers. Electric and stove-top tea brewers are the most common and brew hot water, which you then add to your tea. A tea infuser is a small container that contains loose leaves and brews directly in your cup or teapot.

How do I choose the right tea brewer?

Choose a single-serve tea maker for individual servings or a large coffee brewing machine with tea brewing function for gatherings with friends and family. Choose a teapot with a built-in strainer if you like to use loose leaf teas.

What's the difference between tea bags and loose leaf tea?

Loose leaf tea is made up of small tea leaves, portions of big leaves or a combination of both. Tea bags contain fanning, which is basically a dust made from the grinding of tea leaves. Tea bags brew more quickly, but can have a harsher flavor and lose the subtlety of specialty flavors. Loose leaf tea can be reused several times for brewing, whereas most tea bags cannot.