Mastering the Art of Brewing Herbal Tea in a French Press: 12 Delicious Recipes

Brewing tea can be really fun! Instead of using boring old tea bags, you can make tasty herbal tea in a French press. The French press is the tall pot with a stick that pushes down.

When you brew herbal tea in a French press with loose tea leaves, you get way more flavor and smell than with tea bags. The pot gets hot and keeps all the good smells inside.

This guide will show you how to brew herbal tea in a French press. You’ll learn the right water temperature to use, how long to brew the tea, and the amount of leaves to add.

There are also 10 herbal tea recipes to try brewing in a French press. You can make chai tea, iced tea, bedtime tea and more.

Get your French press ready and let’s start brewing some delicious herbal tea!

Brewing Herbal Tea in a French Press

Using a French press to make herbal tea has lots of good things about it:

• You can use loose tea leaves. Loose tea leaves have more flavor and smell than tea bags.
• The French press lets the tea steep all together. This brings out more flavor from the leaves.
• You can pick the perfect water temperature for the tea. Different teas need different temperatures.
• You choose how long to brew the tea. You can make it strong or mild.
• It works great for all types of herbal tea: floral, fruity, spicy, and more!
• The French press keeps the smells and oils inside while brewing. This makes your tea taste and smell awesome.
• It stops the bitter taste that can happen when tea steeps too long.

So brewing herbal tea in a French press makes your cup of tea super tasty! The equipment is easy to use too. Keep reading to learn how.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brewing Tea in a French Press 

How to Brew Herbal Tea in a French Press?

Follow these easy steps to make tasty herbal tea in your French press:

You Need:

• French press
• Kettle for boiling water
• Loose tea leaves
• Timer

Water Temperature:

• Black tea: Boil water to 212°F
• Green tea: 180°F water
• White tea: 170°F water

Tea Leaf Amount:

• Use 1 tablespoon of loose tea leaves per 8 oz cup of water

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a kettle.
2. Warm up French press with hot water.
3. Add loose tea leaves to the French press.
4. Pour in hot water over the leaves.
5. Gently stir the leaves to mix.
6. Put plunger in but don’t push down yet.
7. Let tea steep for 3-5 minutes. Time depends on the type.
8. Slowly push the plunger down.
9. Pour tea into your cup and enjoy!

Tips:

• Add milk, lemon, honey, or sugar to taste
• Try different steep times for stronger or milder tea
• Rinse press after use

Now you’re ready to brew amazing herbal tea in your French press!

12 Tasty Herbal Tea Recipes for French Press

1. Hibiscus Iced Tea in a french press

This pretty pink iced tea gets its color and tart flavor from dried hibiscus flowers. It’s a refreshing summertime drink!

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 teaspoon orange peel (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 4 cups water

Instructions:

1. Add the hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and sugar to the French press.
2. Boil 4 cups of water and pour into the press.
3. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then press the plunger down.
5. Pour the hibiscus tea into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
6. Serve over ice. Taste and add more sugar if needed.

2. Fragrant Earl Grey with Lavender, French Press Brewed

The addition of dried lavender flowers gives classic Earl Grey tea a floral twist. This caffeine-free herbal blend is calming and aromatic.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine the Earl Grey tea leaves and lavender flowers in the French press.
2. Boil 1 cup of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down and pour the tea into teacups.
5. Sweeten with honey and sip the fragrant floral tea.

3. Masala Chai Tea french press

This Indian-inspired tea is warmly spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and more. It’s tasty on its own or with milk.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 5 whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cups water
• Milk and sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients except milk and sugar in the French press.
2. Boil 4 cups of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down.
5. Pour the chai tea through a strainer into mugs.
6. Add milk and sugar if desired.

4. Ginger Lemon Detox Tea french press

This fresh and zesty tea will give your immune system a boost with anti-inflammatory ginger and vitamin C-rich lemon.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Add the ginger, lemon peel, and honey (if using) to the French press.
2. Boil 1 cup of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down and pour tea into a mug.
5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.

Drink this ginger lemon tea first thing in the morning!

5. Berry Hibiscus Fruit Tea french press

This vitamin C-packed tea blends hibiscus with fresh summer berries for a flavorful antioxidant-rich brew.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1⁄4 cup raspberries
• 1⁄4 cup blueberries
• 1⁄4 cup strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups water
• Honey to taste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the hibiscus flowers and berries into the French press.
2. Boil 2 cups of water and pour over the fruit.
3. Allow to steep 3-5 minutes until the fruit has infused the water with color and flavor.
4. Press the plunger down gently to strain the fruit.
5. Sweeten with honey if desired and serve immediately.

6. Turmeric Chai Latte french press

This anti-inflammatory tea latte is flavored with the healing spices turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. Delicious hot or iced!

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk
• 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon stick and black pepper in the French press.
2. Heat 2 cups of milk just until steaming, then pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down to strain the spices.
5. Pour the turmeric tea into mugs and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.

7. Mint Chamomile Bedtime Tea french press

This relaxing caffeine-free tea will lull you into a good night’s sleep with soothing chamomile and spearmint.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tablespoon fresh spearmint leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried lemon balm
• 1 cup water
• Honey to taste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add the chamomile, spearmint, and lemon balm to the French press.
2. Boil 1 cup of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down and pour tea into mugs.
5. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Drink 30 minutes before bedtime for a peaceful slumber.

8. Rose Green Tea with Jasmine

This floral blend combines fragrant dried roses and jasmine with lightly caffeinated green tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried rose buds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried jasmine flowers
• 2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Add the green tea, rose buds and jasmine flowers to the French press.
2. Boil 2 cups of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 3 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down and pour the tea into teacups.
5. Sip and enjoy the delicate floral flavors! Add honey if desired.

9. Thai Iced Tea French Press

This sweet and spicy tea is just like the Thai restaurants! It’s perfect over ice on hot days.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Thai black tea leaves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 cup milk
• Simple syrup to taste
• 4 cups water

Instructions:

1. Add the tea leaves and spices to the French press.
2. Boil 4 cups of water and pour into the press.
3. Steep for 5 minutes, then press plunger down.
4. Stir in milk and sweeten with simple syrup until desired sweetness.
5. Pour over ice and enjoy this spiced Thai iced tea!

10. Pumpkin Spice Tea

This cozy autumn tea is flavored with classic pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups water
• Milk, honey, pumpkin puree (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add the tea leaves and spices to the French press.
2. Boil 2 cups of water and pour into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Press the plunger down and pour tea into mugs.
5. Add milk, honey, or pumpkin puree if desired.

Sip this spiced tea on crisp fall days!

11. Perfect Matcha Tea in a French Press

This method yields a smooth, frothy cup of antioxidant-rich matcha green tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1 cup hot water (not boiling)

Instructions:

1. Sift matcha powder into the bottom of the French press.
2. Add 1 cup hot (not boiling) water.
3. Use a whisk or small milk frother to briskly whisk the matcha and water for 1 minute until frothy.
4. Allow to steep for 1-2 minutes.
5. Slowly press the plunger down.
6. Pour into your cup and enjoy the perfectly whisked matcha tea!

12. Chamomile Tea French Press

This soothing caffeine-free tea will help you relax and unwind before bedtime.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Add the chamomile flowers, honey, and lemon juice to the French press.
2. Pour 1 cup of hot (not boiling) water into the press.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
4. Slowly press down the plunger to strain.
5. Pour the chamomile tea into your mug and sip slowly. The honey and lemon complement the mild floral flavor beautifully.

Drink this tea 30 minutes before bed for a restful night’s sleep!

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Conculsion

Brewing herbal tea in a French press makes the best tasting herbal tea! The flavors are much better than tea bags.

Use this guide to learn how to brew all kinds of herbal tea in a French press. Follow the easy steps for water temperature and timing.

Try the 12 tasty recipes. Make floral, fruity, spicy, and aromatic teas. The French press brews the teas perfectly to get all the good flavors.

Soon you’ll love brewing fresh herbal tea in your French press every day! Just pick your favorite herbs and start making your own delicious cups and blends.