The Tea Hearth

Brewing Methods

9 guides

Learn how to make a tea latte at home: the concentrate-plus-milk formula, London Fog and chai recipes, frothing tips for dairy and oat milk.

Learn how to make iced tea using the flash-chill method: brew a hot concentrate over ice for a bright, clear glass in under five minutes.

Learn gongfu cha brewing from gear to technique: small pots, high leaf ratios, short steeps, and why it changes what's in the cup.

Learn gaiwan brewing for beginners: how to hold a gaiwan, water temps, ratios, steep times, and a full step-by-step technique for any tea.

Learn how to brew loose-leaf tea in a French press: step-by-step instructions, best tea types, and what to watch out for as a beginner.

Good loose leaf tea is built for multiple steeps. Learn how to get 3–8 infusions from the same leaves with better flavor every round.

Throw leaves in a cup, add hot water, keep topping up. Grandpa style brewing is the easiest way to brew loose tea — no gear needed.

Learn how to brew tea western-style in a mug or pot: ratios, temps, timing, and tricks for a clean, full-flavored single steep.

Learn how to make cold brew tea at home with the right ratio, timing, and tea types for a smoother, sweeter cup every time.