Loose Leaf Teas

Loose leaf tea: what is it and how to choose it?

Loose leaf tea allows you to individually select the amount of dry leaves, water temperature, and brewing time. This makes it easy to adjust the infusion's intensity to your preferences.

In our collection, you'll find black teas, green teas, white teas, Oolong teas, as well as fruit blendsand herbal blends.

If you're looking for a wide selection from one brand, check out Basilur loose leaf teas. Tea infuserswill also be useful for convenient brewing.

Why choose loose leaf tea?

Loose leaf form does not automatically mean that every tea will be better than a pre-portioned product. Its greatest advantage is the ability to independently measure the amount of dry leaves and adapt the preparation method to a specific type.

Greater control over the infusion

You can change the amount of dry leaves, water temperature, and brewing time to get a milder or more intense infusion.

Wide variety of flavors

Loose leaf form offers classic black, green, white, and Oolong teas, as well as blends with fruits, flowers, herbs, and spices.

Space for leaves during brewing

A sufficiently large infuseror teapot allows the leaves to unfurl freely and facilitates separating the dry leaves from the prepared infusion.

Which loose leaf tea to choose?

Black teas

Loose leaf black teasusually have a distinct flavor and work well as a classic brew to start with. Variants without additives and flavored blends are available.

Green and white teas

Green teascan be fresh, vegetal, or slightly sweet, while white teasare usually more delicate. Both types require water cooler than boiling.

Oolong teas

Oolong teascombine characteristics of green and black teas. Depending on the degree of oxidation, they can have floral, fruity, creamy, or more roasted profiles.

Fruit and herbal blends

Fruit blendsoffer sweet or tart notes, and herbal blendscan be fresh, floral, or spicy. If you want to limit caffeine, always check the full product ingredients.

How to brew loose leaf tea correctly?

The preparation method depends on the type of tea, leaf size, and manufacturer's recommendations. Treat the following values as a starting point, then adjust the infusion to your own taste.

How much dry leaves to use?

Start with about 2–3 g of tea per 200 ml of water. For larger leaves, it's more convenient to measure the portion by weight than with a spoon.

Water temperature and brewing time

• black tea: usually 90–95°C and 3–5 minutes
• green and white tea: usually 70–85°C and 2–3 minutes
• Oolong tea: most often 80–95°C, according to the manufacturer's recommendation
• fruit and herbal blends: usually 95–100°C and 5–10 minutes

How to avoid excessive bitterness?

After brewing, separate the leaves from the infusion. If the tea is too bitter or astringent, next time shorten the brewing time, use cooler water, or reduce the amount of dry leaves.

Loose leaf tea or tea bags?

Both forms can contain good tea. They differ primarily in convenience, dosing method, and brewing experience.

Loose leaf tea

• allows you to individually select the amount of dry leaves
• facilitates adjusting the infusion's intensity
• provides access to many types and blends
• well-suited for calm home brewing

Tea bags

• are quick and easy to prepare
• do not require an additional infuser
• have a ready, consistent portion
• work well at work and while traveling

For a daily ritual and exploring different types, choose the loose leaf form. When speed is most important, tea bagsmay be more practical.