Linda schrieb:

> Hello!
>
> Can anyone recommend a website that references an approximate serving
> size table per oz. for loose leaf tea - i.e. 4oz will make 50 servings
> of tea etc. etc.


Ideed, that just can't be done! Anyway, use a measure by weight, not
teaspoons!


> I realise that it differs by individual taste, but just wanted a
> starting point.


>From my personal experience:


* Very delicate first-flush darjeeling: 10g / litre, steep 2-3 min
(more 2)., use *not* completely boiling water (maybe about 90-95° C)

*Inbetweens: 11-12g, 2-3 min., 90-95°C

* Second flush darjeeling: about 12g, 3-4 min (more 3), boiling water

* Keemun: 12-13g, 2-4 min (depends on the quality), boiling water

* Assam broken: 13-15g, 4-5 min, boiling water -- here it depends on
the strength of the tea (hoeyish up to malty flavour) and your method
of serving (milk or cream)

* PG Tips ... well, a *lot* of tea (16g), 30 sec. to 1 min (while
stirring), boiling water ;-).


But you just have to try with the amount, steeping time and water
temperature. Every tea is different, every water is different, every
taste is different. In my opinion, also different cups and pots
generate different outcomes in taste. E.g. for Inbetweens I like very
thin Japanese porcelain cups, for a really strong malty Assam it's
definetely the good old mug.

It's a journey, just have fun to explore.


Dieter