Café du Jour fresh loose tea - for the beginner - 1 x 100 gram tea and tea squeezer

What is this loose tea starter set?

This fresh loose tea set is designed for anyone who wants to explore loose leaf tea for the first time. It contains 100 grams of Earl Grey Dutch Special tea and a tea tong, so you have everything you need to brew your first cup straight away. The 100 grams of tea is good for approximately 50 cups, giving you plenty of time to enjoy and get comfortable with the process.

What is in the set?

• 1 x 100 grams of Earl Grey Dutch Special loose leaf tea (good for approximately 50 cups)
• 1 x tea tong to hold and squeeze the loose tea while brewing
• A complete starter experience with no extra purchases needed

Earl Grey Dutch Special is widely known as Holland's most famous tea. It combines black tea with a balanced bergamot aroma, making it a flavourful yet approachable choice for someone just starting out with loose leaf tea.

Who is it suitable for?

This set is made for tea beginners who want to move beyond tea bags and try something a little more hands-on. You do not need any prior experience with loose leaf tea to enjoy it. It is also a thoughtful gift idea for birthdays, Saint Nicholas' Day, or any other special occasion.

A great gift for tea lovers at any stage

If you are buying for someone who has never tried fresh loose tea before, this set removes all the guesswork. The tea and the tong arrive together, so the recipient can start brewing right away without needing to source any extra equipment. It works equally well as a personal treat if you want to try loose leaf tea yourself.

• First-time loose leaf tea drinkers
• Anyone curious about how loose leaf tea differs from tea bags
• Gift-givers looking for a practical and enjoyable present
• People who enjoy Earl Grey and want to try it in loose leaf form

How do you use this tea and tong?

Brewing fresh loose tea with a tea tong is simple and takes just a few minutes. The tong holds a portion of loose leaf tea and lets you lower it into hot water, just like a tea bag but with more control over the strength of your brew. When the tea has steeped to your liking, you squeeze the tong to press out the last drops and remove it from the cup.

Step-by-step: how to brew loose leaf tea with a tea tong

1. Boil fresh water and let it cool for a moment if needed.
2. Open the tea tong and place a small amount of Earl Grey Dutch Special loose leaf tea inside.
3. Close the tong and lower it into your cup or mug.
4. Pour hot water over the tong and let the tea steep for two to four minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
5. Squeeze the tong gently before removing it to get the full flavour from the leaves.
6. Enjoy your cup as it is, or add a little milk or sugar to taste.

The tea tong makes loose leaf tea brewing very accessible. You do not need a separate infuser, strainer or teapot. One tong and one cup are all it takes to get started with fresh loose tea.

Features and specifications

Here is a clear overview of what this fresh loose tea beginner set includes and what you can expect from it.

• Tea: Earl Grey Dutch Special loose leaf tea
• Weight: 100 grams of tea
• Yield: approximately 50 cups of tea
• Brewing tool: 1 tea tong (tea squeezer) included
• Flavour profile: black tea with bergamot aroma
• Produced in the Netherlands
• Suitable for: beginners and gift-giving occasions such as birthdays and Saint Nicholas' Day

The Earl Grey Dutch Special is produced in the Netherlands and is recognised as Holland's most famous tea. The bergamot aroma and black tea are well balanced, which makes it a welcoming introduction to the world of loose leaf tea.

Alternatives and combinations

Once you have worked your way through your first 100 grams of fresh loose tea, you may want to explore more of what loose leaf tea has to offer. The Café du Jour range includes a variety of loose teas to suit different tastes and moods.

You can also combine your tea tong with other loose teas from the Café du Jour collection. The tong is a versatile brewing tool that works with any loose leaf tea, so your beginner set becomes the starting point for a wider tea journey.

Ready to order? Add the Café du Jour fresh loose tea for the beginner to your basket today and take your first step into the world of loose leaf tea. Or browse the full Café du Jour tea range to find your next favourite cup.