Equipment

The most Convenient way to brew loose tea is to use a reusable Basket large enough to allow the leaves to unfold and the water to circulate freely. Baskets allow easy separation of the leaves and are available for use with teapots or teacups. A slightly less convenient method ( but more acceptable to some) is to infuse directly in the teapot, unrestricted by a basket. After the infusion period, the tea should be poured through a strainer into a second pot or cup.

In either case the teapot should be preheated by rinsing it with hot water. This prevents the water from cooling too much during steeping and ensures that all the favor is extracted.