Comments on: Tea Time Again: Multiple Infusions

By: A.C. Cargill

A.C. Cargill — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:11:07 +0000

By “chai” here I am taking that you mean “spiced tea” (a common usage for this word in U.S. – “chai” actually means “tea”). The more delicate teas tend to be the better ones for multiple infusions for me, since spiced teas become bitter after the first infusion. A good quality oolong or even a white tea will get better with each infusion. Just my two cents worth here. Thanks for reading!

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:22:50 +0000

I’ve had better luck with stronger teas, particularly chais, when it comes to multiple infusions. The more delicate teas give me two infusions, and the third is too weak to enjoy.

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By: green tea lover

green tea lover — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:13:10 +0000

I find it tricky to develop any general rules as so many teas are so differnet. The steeping times varies so much too with so requiring a shorter time on second infusion and so requiring longer.

By: ItsAboutTea

ItsAboutTea — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:38:08 +0000

I have never gone more then 5 times for the same batch of loose leaf. Personally I find that the flavor starts getting weak after the second infusion and by the third it is given its best to you. I have gone up to five infusions a few times though.