Loose-Leaf Tea Converter
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Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Loose-Leaf Tea Converter Works?
The Loose-Leaf Tea Converter works by dividing grams of loose-leaf tea by 1.4 g per level US teaspoon of leafy tea. Tightly rolled oolongs and broken CTC teas weigh more per spoon.
Note the leaf style
Large, open leaves fit 1.4 g. Rolled gunpowder tea and CTC black tea weigh 2–3 g per tsp.
Enter grams
Type the dose, such as 3 g for a 250 mL cup.
Brew
Steep at the right heat: 100 °C (212 °F) for black tea and 75–80 °C (167–176 °F) for green tea.
Loose-Leaf Tea Converter Formula
The Loose-Leaf Tea Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of loose-leaf tea ÷ 1.4.
tsp = g ÷ 1.4 | 1 tbsp = 4.2 g | ISO 3103 test brew: 2 g per 100 mL
- 3 g of loose-leaf tea ÷ 1.4 = 2.14 tsp, about 2 tsp.
- 5 g of leafy green tea ÷ 1.4 = 3.57 tsp, about 1 tbsp + ½ tsp.
- 1 tbsp of loose-leaf tea = 4.2 g.
Loose-Leaf Tea Converter Conversion Table
The Loose-Leaf Tea Converter conversion table converts 11 tea doses into teaspoons and tablespoons at 1.4 g per US teaspoon of leafy tea.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.71 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.24 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 1.43 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.48 tbsp |
| 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 1.79 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.6 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 2.14 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.71 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 2.86 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.95 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 3.57 tsp | 3 ½ tsp | 1.19 tbsp |
| 6 g | 0.212 oz | 4.29 tsp | 4 ¼ tsp | 1.43 tbsp |
| 8 g | 0.282 oz | 5.71 tsp | 5 ¾ tsp | 1.9 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 7.14 tsp | 7 ⅛ tsp | 2.38 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 10.71 tsp | 10 ¾ tsp | 3.57 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 14.29 tsp | 14 ¼ tsp | 4.76 tbsp |
What is Loose-Leaf Tea Converter?
The Loose-Leaf Tea Converter is a calculator that converts grams of loose-leaf tea into teaspoons and tablespoons. The tool fits black, green, white, oolong and herbal teas sold as loose leaves.
Tea makers list doses in grams, since leaf size changes spoon weight by up to 3 times. The international standard ISO 3103 uses 2 g of tea per 100 mL of water for tasting. Home brewers use 2–3 g per 250 mL cup, which the converter turns into spoon counts.
What are the uses of Loose-Leaf Tea Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Loose-Leaf Tea Converter: a single cup, teapots, iced tea, and chai.
Single cup
A 250 mL cup takes 2.5 g of tea, about 1 ¾ tsp.
Teapots
A 1 L teapot uses 10 g of tea, about 2 ⅓ tbsp.
Iced tea
Cold-brew iced tea uses 8 g per litre, about 5 ¾ tsp.
Chai
Masala chai for 2 uses 6 g of black tea, about 4 ¼ tsp.
Loose-Leaf Tea Converter Measuring Tips
- Standard tea brewing calls for ~2.5 to 3 grams of leaf per 8 oz cup (~1 to 2 tsp).
- Rolled pearls like gunpowder tea weigh much more per spoon than large twisted orthodox leaves.