What does 1 cup of loose leaf tea look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of loose leaf tea came out about 18% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 2.34 oz (66.2 g)
Quick answer
1 cup of loose leaf tea: about the size of a coffee mug: 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
1 cup of loose leaf tea is a common measurement for brewing. When poured into a loose pile, it is 4.8 in (12.2 cm) wide and 2.4 in (6.09 cm) tall, which is about the size of a coffee mug.
- Pile width
- 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
- Pile height
- 2.4 in (6.09 cm)
- Density
- 0.28 g/mL
Loose leaf tea typically ranges 0.2–0.35 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of tea weigh?
- 1 cup of loose leaf tea weighs 2.34 oz (66.2 g).
- What are the common kitchen measurements for this volume?
- This amount equals 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups, which totals 16 tbsp (237 mL).
- Does the density of the tea change how much space it takes up?
- The typical density is 0.28 g/mL, though it can range from 0.2 to 0.35 g/mL depending on packing.