Hario Tea Server Simply

Step 1

Weigh out 6 grams of tea.

Step 2

Use hot water (195, 200, or 212 °F) to rinse your Hario Tea Server. This is the same temperature you will use to brew the tea. Heating the Hario Tea Server to your intended brewing temperature will allow more precise brewing temperature. Please refer to individual tea pages for suggested brewing temperature by tea.

Step 3

Pour out the water. Add the loose leaf tea to your Hario Tea Server.

Step 4

Add water to your tea. Generally, the water should be lower (~195 °F) for twisted tea leaves and higher (~212 °F) for tightly rolled tea leaves. Please refer to individual tea pages for suggested brewing temperature by tea.

Step 5

Make sure the tea leaves are wet evenly, gently swirling your tea pot if necessary.

Step 6

Let the tea brew for 1 minute. For tightly rolled tea leaves we prefer a longer steeping time of 2 minutes.

Step 7

Hario tea server simply has a built-in mesh, making it very easy to strain.

When the steeping time is up, pour the tea into a pitcher or a mug. Make sure all the liquid is drained from the teapot. That way the tea doesn't over-brew and become bitter when you go back for subsequent steepings. To ensure there is no small tea residue in your brew, consider using a fine mesh tea strainer.

Step 8

Pour your tea and enjoy!

Re-steep the tea as many times as you fancy. We recommend three in total for this tea-to-water ratio. To re-steep, simply add more water. The second steep's suggested brewing time is the same as the first and the third should be 1-2 minutes longer.