Café du Jour fresh loose tea - for the beginner - 1 x 100 gram tea and tea squeezer

What is fresh loose tea?

Fresh loose tea is tea made from whole or broken tea leaves rather than the pre-ground dust found in most tea bags. You measure out the leaves yourself, place them in an infuser or tea tong, and let them steep in hot water. The result is a fuller, more rounded flavour in your cup.

Loose leaf tea vs tea bags

Tea bags are convenient, but they usually contain very fine tea particles. Loose leaf tea gives the leaves room to open up in the water, releasing more of their natural aroma. With Earl Grey Dutch Special, that means a clear bergamot aroma and a well-balanced black tea flavour that you can really taste.

• Whole or broken leaves steep more evenly than fine tea dust
• You control how much tea you use per cup
• The bergamot aroma in Earl Grey Dutch Special comes through clearly
• 100 grams of loose leaf tea yields approximately 50 cups

Who is it suitable for?

This starter kit is made for anyone who wants to try fresh loose tea for the first time. You do not need any experience or special equipment. Everything you need comes in one package, making it a great choice for yourself or as a gift.

A thoughtful gift for any occasion

Looking for a gift for a birthday or Saint Nicholas? This loose leaf tea starter kit is a practical and enjoyable present. The recipient gets 100 grams of Earl Grey Dutch Special tea and a tea tong to brew it with, so they can start right away without needing anything else.

• First-time loose leaf tea drinkers
• Anyone curious about how to brew loose leaf tea at home
• Gift-givers looking for a ready-to-use tea starter package
• People who enjoy Earl Grey and want to try it in loose leaf form

How do you use fresh loose tea?

Brewing fresh loose tea is straightforward, especially with the tea tong included in this kit. The tong acts as an infuser: you fill it with loose leaves, clip it onto your cup, and pour hot water over it. No separate strainer or teapot is needed.

Step-by-step: brewing with the tea tong

1. Open the tea tong and spoon in your desired amount of Earl Grey Dutch Special loose leaf tea
2. Close the tong and rest it on the rim of your cup so it sits in the water
3. Pour freshly boiled water into the cup until the tong is submerged
4. Let the tea steep for the time that suits your taste, then remove the tong
5. Squeeze the tong gently against the cup to release any remaining liquid before setting it aside

The tea tong makes it easy to brew loose leaf tea without an infuser basket or teapot. It is a simple tool that works well for beginners and experienced tea drinkers alike.

Features and specifications

This Café du Jour fresh loose tea starter kit contains everything you need to begin brewing loose leaf tea at home. The package is clear and straightforward, with no extra items to buy.

• 1 x 100 grams of Earl Grey Dutch Special loose leaf tea
• 100 grams yields approximately 50 cups of tea
• 1 x tea tong for infusing loose leaves directly in your cup
• Earl Grey Dutch Special: Holland's most famous tea with bergamot aroma and black tea
• Packaged in the Netherlands

Earl Grey Dutch Special is known for its balanced combination of bergamot aroma and black tea. It is a classic starting point for anyone new to loose leaf tea, and 100 grams gives you around 50 cups to enjoy.

Alternatives and combinations

Once you are comfortable brewing Earl Grey Dutch Special with your tea tong, you may want to explore other loose leaf teas. The tea tong works with any loose leaf variety, so you can use it again and again as your taste develops.

You can also experiment with steeping time and leaf quantity to adjust the strength of your Earl Grey Dutch Special. A shorter steep gives a lighter, more floral cup, while a longer steep brings out more of the black tea character. Small changes make a noticeable difference, and 50 cups gives you plenty of room to experiment.

Ready to get started? Order the Café du Jour fresh loose tea for the beginner kit from our shop and enjoy your first cup of Earl Grey Dutch Special today. It also makes a great gift, so feel free to browse our full tea range for more ideas.