Do you wash the green tea leaves under cold water before use?
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No, I just put them right into a smoothie. Blends right in and adds a nice green tea flavor.
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That's not necessary. You can use the leaves 'as is'.Pauline MendozaCustomer Love SpecialistEatGreenTea.com
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Hello, No I don't, you don't need to do it. But you should know that you cant leave the tea leaves into hot water more than 3 minutes. so, I serve one cup of tea and the water level goes under the basket, and you dont need to remove it, but if you are going to carrie it It would be better if you dispense the used leaves, you can put the basket again, the water goes through the basket.
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No. You are supposed to steep it in boiling water just like you would tea leaves.
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There is a colander-like formation at the throat between the pot & the spout. Even so, as does P. Griset, I use anaftermarket strainer. I like to remove the tea leaves from the pot at the proper time. Later, I re-use them.
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Use baking soda and hot, hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and then rinse with warm water afterwards.Will be good as new. I use mine for Iced tea and can get quite awful looking if not cleaned thoroughly.
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Never have needed to clean it. This is a GREAT tea pot. It's my second one. Very expensive but worth every penny. It's copper inside so it heats up fast. Just don't let it stay boiling for too long because the steam will actually melt the black plastic handle on the top.
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Yes, in cold water with a mild detergent. I think it is necessary to air dry, though, so plan ahead for that. (wiping it with a dry towel will help speed the process)
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Sure, just leave the infuser out. I do it all the time. I make loose tea in the morning and decaf in a bag at night. I just rinse the pot in between. As to the comment not to buy it. I bought 3, one for me, one for my son and one for my daughter and they are all great. When I bought them they were on sale and are clearly seconds (mine has some black in the glaze on the outside) but they have been wonderful.
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Hi, I spoon the loose leaves into the pot and boil for a few minutes. Then I strain and refill with water and make a second brew. You can also use a tea infuser if you like. The beautyof this tea is that overboiling it doesn't produce the bitter tanins that are associated with regular green and black teas. Enjoy.
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I wash mine all the time in the dishwasher. Since the water goes into the two parts pretty hot, I figured it wouldn't suffer in the dishwasher. The only problem I have so far is the Tea Leaf Basket has a hairline crack but it doesn't affect the performance or function.
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I just received mine a few weeks ago and have not had occasion to wash them yet, but it looks like they would be fine with a cold water setting, and if you washed them inside out.
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i do not know. I usually just rinse them with warm water but I only keep coolaid or tea in them (cold). If there is a residue then I use a washcloth with a wee bit of soap. there is nothing on them to specify rather you can put them in the dish washer. sorry if that isn't helpful.
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Hi Mrs. Valle, I believe the better way to make tea is with hot water, but you can probably get away with using cold water as well. I hope that helped you. Roger S.
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Yes, after the leaves steep, remove the strainer and put the lid back on to drink from it. We've had ours for a year now and we still love them! Tea stays hot for hours!!!
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I brew my tea in the basket, dispose of the leaves, rinse then drop it back in so I can have the strainer at work. I still sip with the empty basket while I'm driving in but once I'm in the office I leave the basket out when I sip.
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The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also... » Read More The bulk of the tea leaves can be thrown away in the trash. There will be some that stick to the inside of the infuser and those can be washed off under the faucet. The few leaves that wind up going down your drain will never cause a problem. With the little handle on the side of the infuser, tapping it on the edge of your trash container will get most of the tea out. You could even wipe the inside with a paper towel to get even more. But you do need to rinse out the basket using water flowing from the outside to the inside (with the basket held upside down) over the sink. Tea leaves also are biodegradable, so the few that are washed down the drain will decompose over time. Hope this helps.Paul W « Show Less
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I mix 1/3 teaspoon of the powder with 38 ounces of cold water to make iced green tea. It does not dissolve completely, but it does color the water green and tastes like brewed green tea only very strong. Some sediment will fall to the bottom, but if you swirl your cup before taking a drink, it mixes it up nicely and you won't be getting any tea leaf texture. I have found it unnecessary to use hot water or brew it. Your personal tastes will dictate whether this approach works for you.