Loose Leaf Tea Servings Calculator
Calculate how many cups of tea you can brew from loose leaf tea by weight.
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Loose leaf tea is more economical than tea bags once you know the right amount per cup. Most teas use 2-3 grams per 8 oz cup - about 1 level teaspoon. A 100g bag of quality loose leaf tea makes 40-50 cups, typically costing $0.10-0.30 per cup versus $0.25-0.50 for premium tea bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Use 2-2.5 grams (about 1 teaspoon) per 8 oz cup for most teas. Oolong uses slightly more (3g) due to its larger rolled leaves. Matcha uses 2g whisked into water.
100g of black tea makes about 40 cups. Green and herbal teas make about 50 cups per 100g since they use less per cup (2g vs 2.5g).
Usually yes. Quality loose leaf costs $0.10-0.30 per cup, while premium tea bags cost $0.25-0.50. Budget tea bags may be cheaper per cup but the tea quality is lower.
Yes, most quality loose leaf teas can be re-steeped 2-3 times. Oolong and pu-erh can go 5+ steeps. This effectively doubles or triples your cups per gram.
Yes, it is critical. Boiling water (212°F) is correct for black tea and herbal. Green tea needs 175°F and white tea 185°F. Too hot and delicate teas become bitter.