How to brew a perfect cup of tea with loose tea, by Tea Taster Dominic Marriot

[@thechaoticbug8203]

Is nobody going to talk about how relaxing his voice is? I will. I would love to listen to guided meditation while drinking Spearmint tea and meditating by him.

[@michaellopes3127]

I almost went to sleep

[@JenniferMartinez-bh6fs]

Fuck yea

[@JustMyNipples]

hundred percent agree

[@manaia3424]

Thank you uncle iroh

[@noahbennett2404]

Uncle Iroh probably does it gongfu style

[@photon2724]

man of culture i see

[@Novictus]

@@noahbennett2404 whats that?

[@barrackobamaismynigga7629]

Hot leaf juice

[@medicus1621]

😂

[@emptyunicorn384]

I just came here cause I bought loose tea by accident

[@mnepal95]

Honestly same 😂😂

[@oenboy]

@@mnepal95 ditto

[@Gnaixwh]

Happy accident. :)

[@Sbannmarie]

you won't go back now.

[@mariamwael8634]

😂😂😂

[@roanokejoe]

As an American, this is fascinating. We, in the states, take so many shortcuts with food preparation. This is brilliant! Thank you!

[@ahmadtea]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@7531monkey]

Whats steps do you skip? Boiling the water? or pouring it over the tea?

[@gtaking109]

​@7531monkey we are taught to microwave the water and dump a bag in...

[@qasimmir7117]

@@gtaking109 Oh good heavens no!😱

[@chrisofferoff1913]

I just came here for some advice and now I feel posh af

[@JonsieVixen]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LuckyFish3000]

ME😂😂😂🤣😂😂❤️❤️

[@JenniferMartinez-bh6fs]

Lmao

[@alessandraricardo8173]

thats how i felt🤣

[@heimuk]

my personal experience as a tea snob for more than decade, a stir slightly once the water poured in is a must and it will help to release wonderful flavour of the tea itself

[@turbo_bikini]

Ink, who boils water twice for a cup of tea!?

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Who gives a shit who wants to wait 3 mins for a cup of tea lol I want my tea now maybe get tea leaves that relase flavour quicker lol

[@elms350z]

His voice is so calming. Thanks for the lesson.

[@eaodjam]

I simply love this tea and have learnt to prepare it in a better way ❤

[@GururajBN]

When the tea is brewed, the aroma is so authentic. The moment one adds milk, tea takes the backseat.

[@matarg99]

Energy and time saving tip: It is not necessary to boil water twice. Heat enough water once (not boiling), then just preheat the tea pot, throw that cold water and then brew with that same hot water from the boiler.

[@mosab432]

this is the most british thing ever

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

is it?

[@boulevard14]

This man is too British for us Brits actually

[@librehumain4236]

yeah that's too british to be imitated :( I'll prepare my cup of tea on my own way .

[@barrackobamaismynigga7629]

@Matthew H.S ok?

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

Britons tend to use tea bags

[@jackediroh8156]

The best tea tastes good whether it comes in a tin cup or a porcelain pot.

[@jackstanton3609]

This guy's really gonna have me boil water twice?

[@bloodgain]

Nah, just ignore that. The "dissolved oxygen" thing has been proven to be bullshit. Even if it did "boil out", the act of pouring it would mix air back into it.

[@olivtrees8749]

@@bloodgain Every time you boil water some of it evaporates which leaves more mineral content in the water left behind. So it's not BS that the water will taste different when you have fresh water vs re-boiled water. Most of the time I don't care, but depending on the mineral content of the water where you live and depending on the kind of tea you're using, you might care.

[@bloodgain]

@@olivtrees8749 You'd have to boil out a lot of water for the small amounts of minerals in your water to make much difference, especially if the water you're using is already good for making tea. Adding back to the pot is going to dilute it significantly, such that you'd have to boil off water for a long time to make any appreciable difference. The thing most "tea masters" claim here is that the re-boiled water has all the "dissolved oxygen" boiled out, which is demonstrably, measurably false. And in any case, all the experiments I've seen that included blind tasting showed no difference in the flavor of tea made with once vs. twice or even many-times (10+) boiled water.

[@justagerman140]

@@bloodgain you. I like you.

[@patricaomas8750]

couple tbls in the pot and nuke

[@afgpielover]

Ahmad tea is actually the best tea brand I have ever had. Their mango magic is amazing. Especially with a teaspoon of honey.

[@ahmadtea]

Wow, thank you for the wonderful comment. Honey adds such a great touch to lots of blends

[@carolynkirkpatrick3580]

Wow that is awesome and the way I brew my tea. I learnt from my mum.

[@kaithnumanalnoamy9635]

I was drinking Ahmed tea when I watched this, and with this I discovered my most British moment.

[@ifeelfantastic8956]

So sophisticated well done England.

[@jhonsimatupang7165]

His voice is calming. I would love to hear him narrating my live.

[@ravenskye4746]

What a soothing voice

[@bartsimpson4844]

How do I get a job being a tea brewing expert, this looks so lovely and relaxing

[@ahmadtea]

It takes around 5 years' training, and it can have its busy days

[@islamicbookstore]

Amazing tutorial, very well done

[@samihmm8626]

I SAID THIS MAN HAVE AGOOD SELF CONFIDENACE AND SKILLFUL

[@tamster1735]

I think I love this man.

[@ivanof214]

Lmao you fell in love with the barista

[@ludwig4029]

@@ivanof214 lmao

[@brynjavaldimars3855]

Excellent this was wonderful and now I will go and make my own

[@AMB666]

You have like the best job ever existed!

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Absolutely right.

[@aleksandramandic5757]

And this is the most highbrow thing I'm ever going to do in my life.

[@ibrahimf265]

great tried it , worked alot

[@gazellepop]

This has been informative. Time to get a tea pot and strainer.

[@ahmadtea]

Thank you. Brew away :)

[@sarahfarrell8214]

That looks delicious!

[@KitKat-lp8gn]

Doesn t tea become bitter if you let the leaves in more than 5 minutes?

[@husamettinzaza9694]

Great tea

[@gaggymott9159]

It's gotta be a bone china tea-cup or mug for me 🤗🤗🤗

[@colinnicholson769]

mr ali tea tester and colin wish you thank you for years help and training

[@relaxationjourneys4575]

Tea - rrific!☕

[@balajivijaykumar5589]

Best Earl grey tea is made from Ahmad ..I use to have it daily in Russia..we don't get such finest Earl grey tea in India ..

[@al6369]

I was looking for a good video on brewing loose tea. This was concise and informative. Thank you.

[@ahmadtea]

Glad you found it useful Amy. Thank you very much

[@rmfornil9564]

Oh my god! This the brand of the tea i drink 😲

[@MarianoRodriguez]

Thanks, Toby.

[@mastercheif1989]

I just take the tea kettle to work on the road. Nothing better than drinking straight from the kettle on a cold morning.

[@crispy-pt9pq]

this was very chill

[@TheCaramelgal]

Brilliant!

[@kopec1]

Very good. However he should've mentioned that distilled water is best for tea.

[@bandicoot5412]

Thank you!

[@dwaynepatterson1755]

Scientific approach, funny video)

[@rebelboy77collins82]

Best tea ever

[@jackiezarate6188]

Thank you I liked and subscribed

[@michaelangelopalacio8631]

I like English breakfist😊

[@Sbannmarie]

I hope the Brits thanks the Indians for teaching them about tea.

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

No I don't

[@joncarroll6853]

I want everything in this video, including the rest for the tea strainer. Haha! I can't find a tea pot like this and your website says out of stock.

[@karenryder6317]

It looked very small to be able to hold three cups of tea.

[@calfaro1979]

So the tea to water ratio is always personal preference? I purchased a tin of your earl grey and have been tinkering with the recipe but could use some tips.

[@ahmadtea]

We normally say about a teaspoonful of tea per 250ml of water. But the key is to brew it well to get the full flavour. If you find it too strong then you can always add hot water to the cup

[@abdulkahir]

I think Ahmad Tea best quality tea in the world thank you England

[@ahmadtea]

Thanks so much, glad to hear from a fan. :)

[@Christina-rh5mm]

Do you put in milk first or last? Makes a difference as milk gets scorched if put in first. Most people these days will not know this as teabags are the norm for younger generations. You can also explain what being mum is in regards to teapot making. Most English people will know but others around the world may not. Should cup be also heated? Should tea cosy be put on pot while reboiling kettle. Or doesn't it really matter that much? Does it make a difference if teapot is bone china, glass or stainless steel? I'm an Australian and grew up with tea bags.

[@ahmadtea]

Hi Krisstabelle, Thanks for your questions. It's wonderful to hear from someone who's interested in tea. Here goes.... Out Tea Tasters always put the milk in last, for simply the practical reason that you can easier tell how much to add for your own taste, based on the colour of the brew. However it's believed that milk was originally added first by the British to stop the china crockery breraking when hot water was added. 'Being mother' means being responsible for pouring the tea from the pot for those taking tea. We're not sure of where the phrase actually comes from but we always assumed it was due to the tradition that the mother of the family served the tea. Warming the teacups was common practise in the past when houses were cold and tea was served in brittle china - warming the cups would avoid breakages owing to the shock of the hot water hitting the cold cups. Warming the cups will help keep the tea fractionally warmer today but it's not essential. We don't advise reboiling kettles using the same water as freshly drawn water is always better - but make sure you only fill the volume of water you need for each boil, to avoid wasting water and electricity. Regarding teapot material - the thicker and less coductive the material, the longer the pot will stay warm. This is most useful for black teas because they are better served at higher temperatures. Ceramic seems to be the most effective at retaining heat that we've found. We hope this is helpful, Ahmad Tea Team

[@Christina-rh5mm]

@@ahmadtea Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions and now I do fully understand. Cheers from Oz. Christina

[@ahmadtea]

@@Christina-rh5mm You're welcome. Have a happy Christmas

[@borazga]

This is really helpful,innit ?

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

Eh? You understand only tramps say "init"

[@mukomerobicheaux6883]

what if my tea apron doesn't match my tea cozy, can I still make tea?

[@ahmadtea]

I suppose so, but don't tell anyone

[@craz4jaymz]

Really helpful video. I use your tea bags, black tea with cardamom. Is the steeping time still a minimum of 5 mins? I let it steep for 4 minutes

[@ahmadtea]

No teabags take a shorter time to infuse. At least 3 minutes should be enough to bring out the flavour.

[@uma_r]

I couldn't stop laughing at this video 😂 The man is dead serious.

[@ahmadtea]

We take our tea extremely seriously!

[@eaodjam]

With a serious face to add emphasis on what he’s teaching 😂😂😂😂😂

[@balaji225]

Thank you for the video. How much water would you suggest adding to the teapot for the three teaspoons? In ml/teaspoon?

[@ahmadtea]

Thanks for the question. We normally say 250ml per spoonful. For a teapot we advise to add one more sponful and have an extra pot of hot water, so people who dont like it quite so strong can dilute their own.

[@SiemensPowerHour700]

My prestige eco kettle turns off as soon as it's boiled. I know my kettle doesn't over do it

[@upscalebohemian5372]

Tea pot sizes/capacities change, so one teaspoon per person and one for the pot is useless. It's one teaspoon for each 8 ounces that the teapot holds.

[@oldpro8783]

he also said he was serving 2 so he put 3 scoops in, but is that b/c that tea pot serves 2? like what if he were serving 6.. would he add 7 in and still fill that tea pot to the brim like he did in the video? seemed like a bit of an oversight. like it's a decent video but it wasn't super informative when it comes to measurements. eh couple 2-3 spoons in here, hot filtered water, 5 mins on the set and pour. is what i got out of it.. lol

[@olivtrees8749]

He said that spoon for the pot was a traditional thing. So you can do it the traditional way or not.

[@swapnielshelare001]

Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@ahmadtea]

Welcome!

[@helpful-info7406]

It would have been better if you could use a glass cup instead of the ceramic cup that way we would be able to see the liquor of the tea more clearly!

[@hafizahusairi]

Any tips for cold water?

[@floris7055]

Hi interesting video! I only don't get the part where you describe how to use fresh water, if you boil that water as well, what's the difference with water that has just been boiled to heat the teapot..? Thanks!

[@ahmadtea]

Hi Flolo, thanks for your question. We're not quite sure what you mean but here's why it is best to heat the teapot - tea brews best with water that has just boiled, if you have a cold teapot then when the water hits the cold surface it will cool down so the brewing process won't be is as efficient. A warmer teapot will mean the water doesn' t cool down so much. Regarding using freshly drawn water (fresh out of the tap/bottle). We find that if you use water that has been boiled more than once, the water becomes flat and the tea doesn't brew as well nor taste as good - especially if the water has been left in the kettle for a long time. Does this help?

[@floris7055]

@@ahmadtea Hi! Thanks, yes I think it helps. Because you boil water again with "fresh" water after heating the teapot, I was wondering why you couldnt just use the water you used for heating the teapot as well. But that has cooled down a little or sat too long in the kettle?

[@ahmadtea]

@@floris7055 Yes that's right. It's better to use water that's just boiled. Thank you

[@cashmerecat4768]

@@ahmadtea I was taught to make tea by the same method you use, but I don’t bring the water to the boil for warming the pot. I warm the pot with water just before the boil and then continue to boil after putting the tea in. Much less wasteful of water and electricity.

[@jareddanylak9017]

How large capacity teapot and how much water do you pour per teaspoon(per person)? 250ml? 500ml? 1L?

[@ahmadtea]

We normally allow one teaspoon per 250ml water. Plus one for the pot. We find it's better to brew tea strong and long, then those who like a little weaker flavour can add hot water. Thanks for your question.

[@prettyprudent5779]

Won’t the porcelain teapot potentially burst if you pour boiling water into it? My teapot is too expensive to risk it.

[@ahmadtea]

Hello there, we find most modern teaware should be okay with boiling water. But if you're worried, maybe try a cheaper, sturdier teapot for daily use :)

[@prettyprudent5779]

@@ahmadtea : I plan to allow the water to sit for a few minutes, post boil, to cool. Thanks.

[@hanzz9083]

AH!! MAD!!!...tea

[@eloisalusterio6649]

What kind of water is "fresh water" is it like freshly from the tap water or like i boil water again fresh water do i use hard or soft water please i really dont want to be wasting any more tea by not doing things properly

[@ahmadtea]

Hi Akira, by 'fresh' we mean freshly drawn, as in straight from the tap/source rather than left sitting in the kettle and it is better not to boil the same water twice. We recommend you fill your kettle with just enough water for for the teapot so you don't waste any water. The water you use can make a big difference to the taste - soft water will usually taste a lot better.

[@mandyrarsh7137]

At 3:30 a tea drop goes than the tea pot ...sorry not a perfect cup of tea! 😑

[@christianbishop6524]

The cup was fine though?

[@coloredbybritt735]

Ok but isn’t the tea sitting in the pot over brewing?

[@bosnajwzify]

asking the real question

[@jenniferrodriguez1202]

were can i find tea bags in texas

[@ahmadtea]

Hi Jennifer, the below page should help: www.ahmadteausa.com/store-locator/ or you can order tea online from the same website.

[@Lsjejskdkeo3o3ororifj]

Please accept my point, Don't use boiled water immediately, leave it cool for 3 mins and then add to empty preheated pot!!! Then add the tea leaves . The boiling water with 100 Celsius will destroy the leaves and make it very buttery and change the chemical structures especially Caffeine. I did my experiments many times and this was my best results!! Enjoy the tea.

[@cashmerecat4768]

Water is boiled for tea, and not boiled for coffee.

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

When I make tea I drink it right away, I didn’t know you should let it sit

[@ahmadtea]

Yes Reina, brewing it for 5 mins will bring out the full flavour. We recommend it!

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid-420]

I feel like I'm about to be murdered.

[@CherryBlossom1477]

When you make a cup of tea the proper way but not the fancy way 😔

[@Christina-rh5mm]

What is the fancy way?

[@Concentrum]

yes indeed, what is the fancy way?

[@Christina-rh5mm]

@@Concentrum still waiting for reply

[@Christina-rh5mm]

Please tell us what is the fancy way?

[@olivtrees8749]

Fancy way probably includes buscuits

[@aubzme]

The traditional way of measuring how much tea to add in the teapot is one teaspoon per person and one for the pot, but what if there are 6 people would that mean I should add 7 teaspoon of tea?

[@Rocky-dm3rr]

Pandazzle yes. You'll need to have a big pot for 7 cups of tea :)

[@Rocky-dm3rr]

6 cups *

[@yvonneanderson7032]

Yes

[@yvonneanderson7032]

chosenone4447 it's one per person and one extra for the pot .. so always add one extra

[@yvonneanderson7032]

chosenone4447 everyone has a different preference depending on how you like your tea I suppose ..

[@crunchyballonpop2830]

How long do you have to wait for it to Boil 😰

[@ahmadtea]

This will depend on your kettle :)

[@eldarius237]

So recently I decided to learn the right way to make tea, 1) Should we use the brewed tea leaves twice? Pour hot water on them again? 2) After 5 minutes brewing, should we keep the tea in the same pot with the leaves or should we move the brewed tea to another pot?

[@ahmadtea]

Hi there, thanks for your questions: 1) Once you have used the leaves once, almost all of the flavour will be infused into the water, so if you poor water on them again, you wint get a very flavourful tea. 2) Keep the tea in the same pot but make sure you have a strainer either in the pot itself or have a strainer on the cup. If you move the tea to another pot it will leave a lot of heat.

[@eldarius237]

@@ahmadtea Thanks for replying! As for the 2, I thought it's not good to leave the tea with the leaves because it will overbrew.

[@johnny67a]

But how much water you add per tea spoon?

[@ahmadtea]

We normally say 8oz water for each spoonful

[@HoneyBadger842]

Is it just me or did the tea cup say London

[@ahmadtea]

It did, well spotted.

[@Kristoffer_BT]

so how much water per person?

[@ahmadtea]

We normally advise around 250ml per person

[@DrLelantos]

That's one dark cup of tea... Anyone else or just me?

[@mrsmith9079]

I doubt that the oxygen dissolved in the water will account for the flat taste. Boiling water (or indeed any other liquid) will almost entirely de-gas it - if you don't believe me, try boiling carbonated water then seeing if there's any fizz left in it once it's cooled down. What's likely causing the taste difference (assuming there is one) is that your freshly boiled water has had less time to cool, and is thus hotter. Hotter water will extract more compounds from the tea, causing the difference in taste.

[@olivtrees8749]

No. The difference in taste comes from water evaporation leaving behind more minerals in the remaining water. I think this is what people mean when they say the oxygen is boiled out.

[@theunknown1062]

Is ahmad tea halal? How much does it cost in the Philippines? 🤗

[@ahmadtea]

Hi there, yes it's Halal. Have a look on Shopee for Philipinnes for prices: shopee.ph/csfenterprise201

[@187hooman]

Not all tea pots are the same, an actual tea to water ratio would be nice.

[@ahmadtea]

Try 1 teaspoon per 230ml water

[@berrycarbs]

Ahmad Tea I use 1 tsp pr 200 ml of water but then I like strong tea...

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

@@ahmadtea oh thx

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

how much water?

[@ahmadtea]

Hi ali, we recommend about 250ml per person

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

@@ahmadtea thanks a bunch

[@Bluelightcheaphotel]

I’ve only had tea this way once and I don’t remember how she prepared it - long ago and hazy - but it was tremendous. Like a sweet peppermint, didn’t even taste like tea

[@Nesterou]

Boiling water on a green tea isn't a good idea though. It goes from 75°C to 95°C top so I'm not sure of I should follow these tips.

[@ahmadtea]

Hi, you're right it is better to use water that is slightly below boiling point for green tea. This method is for black tea

[@waakafloocka60]

@@ahmadtea What about Green Tea With Earl Grey Do you still brew at 80C because earl grey is black tea like the video but it also has green tea in it i'm talking about this 1 in particular www.amazon.com/Ahmad-Green-Tea-Earl-Grey/dp/B000N65SPS

[@ahmadtea]

@@waakafloocka60 Hi there, this is green tea with added bergamot (Earl Grey flavour) so brew this at a lower temperature than 100 degrees. I hope this helps

[@RandoSando.]

No infuser?

[@ahmadtea]

An infuser can work just as well, but a teapot is more traditional, and you can make tea for two

[@eggbass]

So 5 minutes is the minimum for steeping. Is there a maximum? Can you over-steep tea?

[@dariowiter3078]

Wrong! Five minutes is the maximum amount of time for black tea; you'll get a bitter tasting tea if you overbrew it past 5 minutes.

[@ahmadtea]

Hi Cap, It's all a matter of taste, culture and tradition. In many countries, such as Iraq and Turkey, the custom is to allow tea to steep much longer than this so we suggest you experiment with which timings you prefer.

[@eggbass]

Ahmad Tea Thank you for the response!

[@ahmadtea]

You're welcome. Good luck in Endgame ;)

[@edienandy]

It really depends on the variety of tea. Green tea should only be steeped for 1-2 minutes, after that it gets bitter. Basically 3 minutes for everything else besides herbal teas which can be steeped for 5 or more minutes.

[@spamcan9208]

Too bad the teapot can't warm itself up or maybe wrap it in a special electric blanket, like they do with racecar tires, because that's a very wasteful way to heat up a teapot. I'm also curious if anyone has measured the temperature throughout the process to see just how much heat an insulating material like ceramic is actually removing from the brew water. tl;dr who is the James Hoffman of tea?

[@spartacooner]

Why do you put in one teaspoon of tea 'for the pot' if the max steep time is 5 mins? Suppose two people get their tea after three to five minutes of steeping. Wouldn't it be a waste of the third teaspoon of tea if it's just going to over-steep in the pot, get too bitter, and go to waste?

[@ahmadtea]

We find it is always better having your tea brewed stronger because, should anyone in the party find it too strong, they can always add hot water to suit their taste.

[@classiter7551]

i thought there would be a tea to water ratio

[@ahmadtea]

Hi there, we normally say about 1 teaspoon per 250ml tea. But as always it's down to taste.

[@nikita6995]

I appreciate your efforts, but how can you waste the water like that, you are setting an example in minds of thousands.... Please be conscious, save water, save this planet!

[@educationallyrecreational9967]

Why does asian tea take 10sec to make?

[@olivtrees8749]

Because those teas are extra potent and they are meant to be reinfused. Western Tea is generally not reinfused.

[@ryanparina1380]

I add sugar to my tea, is it bad

[@erickt1974]

Nope. I drink mine with milk and sugar

[@ahmadtea]

Not at all. But as with everything, moderation is important. You could also try adding honey instead.

[@gomiko8979]

how the hell did I get from "memes that make me commite die" to this?

[@Sylttia]

KZbin knows what you really want.

[@berrycarbs]

Ahmad Tea Cardamom loose leaf is my all time favorite tea. It has to be brewed in a tea pot and I add one tsp of lapsang to 5 tsps of Ahmad Tea and one liter of water... Steep 8 minutes and time to enjoy.

[@michaelabe4040]

Is the tea supposed to be bitter? Edit: Brewing Darjeeling in teabag

[@ahmadtea]

Hi there, no it shouldn't taste bitter. But one person's bitter is another person's well brewed.

[@michaelabe4040]

@@ahmadtea Oh, thanks for replying!

[@stevenleung2311]

Darjeeling teabag seem to be bitter to me also so I usually steep it for a much shorter time or sometimes I steep it for 2 cups instead of 1 cup

[@n.arredondo6000]

ataraxia !!!!!!!!!!!