Some of the best teas only come in loose leaf form. Having used a myriad of tea brewing paraphernalia, the French press is still my tea maker of choice. It is non-electric, economical, easy to clean, and does not take counter space. Though the French press is meant for brewing coffee, the same concepts apply for tea:

• Add desired amount of loose leaf tea.
• Pour hot, not boiling, water. If you’re heating over the stove top, wait until you see bubbles form at the bottom of the saucepan but before the water comes to a rolling boil.
• Let steep.
• Plunge to separate the leaves from the brewed tea and…
• Enjoy!