the seeds need room to expand in order to brew properly. Don't fill the strainer by more than half - you might have to get a bigger strainer. I use a regular tea basket, so I can fit about 1-2 tablespoons of the seeds (I use a pretty big mug). The basket would probably hold 1/4 cup of seeds total, so there's plenty of room for the water to swirl around them. If you can only find small strainers, use two of them for one cup.
- H
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