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by Converted2Tea » Feb 22nd, '09, 20:43

Totally new to loose leaf tea and have one last question before I begin. My tea will come in tomorrow and I am still a tad confused on one thing. How much does a teaspoon of green tea weigh? I purchased a scale but how many grams should i use to get 2 or 3 brews from the leaves?

1 tsp Green Tea = x grams?
1 tsp Oolong Tea = y grams?
1 tsp Black= z grams?

Does 1 tsp of tea have one set weight? My guess is no.
Once I learn this, I believe i will be ready to begin my "real" tea adventures.
Thaks for all of your help thus far.
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by Chip » Feb 23rd, '09, 00:12

Traditional English brew is 2.3 grams per 6 ounces water. Many multiple steepers follow a ratio depending on the tea. For sencha for instance, I use about 0.7 - 1 gram per ounce water. Oolongs I tend to use over a gram per ounce.

There are other variables to take into account, like using more leaf will decrease brew times considerably.

Good to see you around the forum.
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by olivierco » Feb 23rd, '09, 01:02

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by Beidao » Feb 24th, '09, 07:42

Different oolong will have different weight. The same for all sorts of tea. Welcome!
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by Victoria » Feb 24th, '09, 09:16

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by Shelob » Feb 24th, '09, 14:58

A hearty welcome, Converted2Tea! Enjoy your TeaJourney with us 8)
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by Converted2Tea » Feb 24th, '09, 15:46

Thank you all. I'll be here.
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by sheila77551 » Feb 28th, '09, 23:56

Hello Converted2Tea,
Welcome to Tea Chat!
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by cherylopal » Mar 1st, '09, 07:51

Welcome! :)

I just got a scale too!
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by Nexius8510 » Mar 1st, '09, 13:05

Welcome welcome! I also recently purchased a scale... It has made things SO much easier/better! Hope to see you around! :)
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