Tea Sock
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Reusable cotton tea socks are a great way to brew loose tea without a traditional tea ball.
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$2.95
Reusable cotton tea socks are a great way to brew loose tea without a traditional tea ball.
- 100% cotton filter
- One size available
- Diameter of wire ring: 11 cm / 4.33 in
Excellent Gadget Review by Ken
For brewing a pot-full of tea, this tea sock is easy and effective. I just replaced one that lasted over 10 years, brewing a pot a day. Two thumbs-up, and raise a mug of tea.
Posted on 2020-07-08New Way of Steeping Review by Christine
I am a huge fan of loose leaf teas but finding the right steeper to brew my tea hasn’t been such an easy task until now with this tea sock!!! I love that it is reusable and made out of cotton, the wire ring is large enough to fit over any of my mugs and most of my teapots. The sock in itself is a fairly good size ... it’s large enough for my oolong tea leaves to unfurl to their full size without any restrictions. Easy to clean and I hang this sock on the side of a mug as it the ring has a little hook to air dry for next use. My new favourite tea toy!!!
Posted on 2020-04-25Better depth Review by Tea in YEG
I like making tea in my tea pot - but I don't always need all 6 cups - I find that my metal tea strainer does not go deep enough into my teapot for smaller brews - the water does not reach all of the leaves - The Tea Sock is much better - it hangs deeply into the pot and expands so that all the leaves come in to contact with the water each time - no matter what size of brew - Enjoy!
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Flavour Profile Guide
Tea and coffee tasting is a very individual, multi-dimensional experience: one person’s perfect cup can be too strong or weak, too brisk or watery for the next person. At Murchie’s, we believe that the best tea or coffee is the one that YOU like the best! We use the following flavour profile guides to help compare our teas and coffees within a relative scale.
Tea Strength Ratings
This rating method indicates the strength of flavour each tea has when brewed according to our brewing guide.
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RATING PROFILE |
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Light/Delicate: Very light in colour and delicate in flavour | |
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Medium: Medium-light cup with slightly fuller cup | |
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Medium-Strong: Medium-dark cup, medium body, and full flavour without harshness | |
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Strong: Full body, rich cup, takes milk well | |
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Very Strong: Rich, dark cup with very full, strong flavour and briskness |
Coffee Ratings
We rate the flavour properties of our coffees along two dimensions: roast and body.
Roast is simply a result of how long and how hot the beans have been roasted, which can be seen in the colour of the finished bean, and typically results in general flavour traits:
| Light Roast | More acidity, brightness and a slight pucker | |
| Medium Roast | Slightly richer flavours, some acidity, enhanced creaminess | |
| Dark Roast | Distinctive roasted flavour, sometimes notes of toasted sugar or charcoal |
Body is the term used to describe how the brewed coffee feels in your mouth:
| Light Body | Easy to drink with little lingering flavour, ‘thin’ or ‘clean’ feeling on the palate | |
| Medium Body | Heavier, creamier mouth-feel with more lingering flavour | |
| Full Body | Rich, full-mouth feeling: hits all of the palate and lingers |
Tea Brewing Guide
Different types of teas should be brewed according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240ml) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Brew times shown in minutes.
Coffee Brewing Guide
The simplest methods for brewing coffee are drip coffee, pour over and French press. These guidelines are a starting point; modify the ratio of coffee to water, the grind, and brewing time to your taste. If your coffee is not strong enough, increase the proportion of coffee per cup of water, grind the beans finer, or allow them to brew longer – or any combination of these factors. If your coffee is too strong, simply do the opposite.
Drip coffee or pour over method: hot water is gradually poured over coffee grounds and slowly drips through
- Fine to medium grind coffee
- 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water
- Coarse grind coffee
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup (e.g. 4-6 tbsp for a 4-cup French press)
- Pour about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds; wait about 30 seconds and then pour in the rest
- Wait 4-5 minutes, then push down the plunger to separate the grounds from finished coffee, and enjoy!
