multiple infusion: Can tea be steeped multiple times?

In France and in the West, we usually steep tea leaves only once, so for most of us, it's surprising to learn that it's possible to steep your tea multiple times! This is a practice that is very popular in Asia.

What are the advantages of multiple infusion?

Steeping tea multiple times offers many advantages, particularly the taste aspect which will provide you with a new flavor experience and allow you to discover your tea in its entirety.

There's also the economic aspect - by infusing multiple times, the cost of your tea is reduced. Finally, the tannin and theine levels are much lower during multiple infusions.

how to steep tea multiple times?

It's very simple, you just need to slightly increase the steeping time, for example, for a tea where 3 minutes of infusion is recommended, you'll need to steep it for 4 minutes for the second infusion.

For multiple infusions, using a small teapot is recommended, but you can also use a tea filter for example.

Which tea to use for multiple infusion?

Not all teas are suitable for multiple infusions. We recommend using whole leaves as they infuse much more slowly than broken leaves.

We also recommend choosing pure teas which are perfectly suited, unlike flavored teas that will lose much of their taste during the first infusion.