Tea Bar Essentials: Must-Have Tools for Every Tea Lover
Building your own tea bar at home is one of life’s simple joys. Whether you're steeping a calming herbal blend in the evening or cold brewing a refreshing iced tea for hot days, having the right tools makes your tea ritual smoother, cleaner, and more enjoyable.
If you're ready to elevate your tea experience, here are our top tea bar essentials, featuring some of our favorite, tried and true tools.
1. Small Airscape® Container: Keep Your Loose Leaf Tea Fresh
Freshness matters, especially with loose leaf tea. Air, moisture, and light can degrade delicate tea leaves quickly. That’s why the ½ lb Airscape® Container is our go to for storing tea. Its patented inner lid pushes out excess air and creates a tight seal, preserving both flavor and aroma.
Why it’s essential:
- Keeps tea fresher, longer
- Blocks light and moisture
- Perfect size for 4–8 oz of loose tea
Bonus: It looks great on your countertop and helps organize your tea bar beautifully.
2. Rishi Simple Brew Teapot: Effortless Loose Leaf Brewing
Want a better way to brew loose leaf tea without fuss? The Rishi Simple Brew Teapot is a game-changer. This glass teapot has a built-in stainless steel strainer, so you can watch your tea unfurl as it steeps, and then pour it out mess free.
Why it’s essential:
- No need for separate strainers
- Easy to clean
- Great for single servings or sharing
Perfect for: Herbal, green, oolong, or blooming teas.
3. Tea Ball Infuser: A Classic Must Have
Sometimes, simple is best. A tea ball infuser is a timeless tool that makes it easy to brew loose tea by the cup. Just fill it with your favorite blend, drop it into your mug, and steep.
Why it’s essential:
- Compact and reusable
- Great for quick cups
- Great for quick cups
Easy to toss into a travel mug or work drawer
Pro tip: Don’t overfill, it needs space to expand for full flavor.
4. Drawstring Tea Bags: Fillable & Bleach-Free
Prefer the convenience of tea bags without compromising on quality? These bleach free, fillable drawstring tea bags let you enjoy your own loose leaf blends on the go. Just fill, pull the string, and steep like a regular bag.
Why it’s essential:
- No mess, no infuser needed
- Perfect for travel or work
- Made without bleach or harmful chemicals
Bonus: Great for gifting your own tea blends to friends.
5. Cold Brew Iced Tea Maker: Refreshing Tea Made Easy
Hot summer day? The Cold Brew Iced Tea Maker is your best friend. Just add your loose tea, fill with cold water, and let it steep in the fridge overnight. Cold brewing brings out a smooth, naturally sweet flavor, perfect for black, green, and herbal teas.
Why it’s essential:
Makes smooth, low-acid iced tea
- No boiling water required
- Ideal for batch brewing
Pro tip: Try with citrus or fresh herbs for a twist!
Check out this previous blog post to learn some of the best ways to old brew tea.
6. The Perfect Tea Spoon: Accurate Measuring Every Time
One of the most overlooked parts of great tea brewing? Getting the right amount. The Perfect Tea Spoon takes the guesswork out. It's designed to measure exactly one serving (about 2.5 grams) of loose leaf tea, so you always get the right strength and flavor.
Why it’s essential:
- Precise measuring = better brewing
- Saves you time and trial-and-error
- Saves you time and trial-and-error
Looks cute and feels special to use
Final Thoughts: Build Your Personal Tea Bar
Whether you're a casual or a daily drinker, having the right essentials on hand transforms tea time into something truly special. Here’s your quick checklist:
Build your tea bar around these tools, and you’ll enjoy fresher, smoother, and more satisfying cups—every single time.
If your wondering about some of the benifits of drinking tea, check out this blog post, where we dive into the long list of benifits.
Looking to upgrade your tea setup? Check out our shop to find these must-have essentials and start brewing better today.