How to Use Finum Paper Tea Filters for Loose Leaf Tea

By The Georgia Tea Company | Published: 2026-10-19

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to brew loose leaf tea easily with Finum Paper Tea Filters. Step-by-step instructions for a perfect single cup without messy cleanup.

Quick answer

Finum Paper Tea Filters let you brew loose leaf tea directly in your mug with zero mess. Fill the filter, fold, steep, and toss—no infuser basket needed.

Why use paper tea filters instead of an infuser?

Paper filters are lighter to carry and need no rinsing between uses. They are ideal for desks, travel, or any place where washing a metal infuser is inconvenient. The biodegradable material also means you can compost them after brewing.

Choosing the right tea for paper filters

Finum filters work with any loose leaf tea, but they are especially handy for finely cut leaves or blends with small pieces that might slip through a mesh infuser. Large whole-leaf teas also brew well, just allow a bit more room in the filter for expansion.

How to brew with Finum Paper Tea Filters

Open the filter and add tea: Take one Finum paper filter and open the top. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of your favorite loose leaf tea. A common mistake is overfilling—leave room for the leaves to expand so water can circulate.
Fold the top closed: Fold the filter's top edge over twice to seal it. Press gently to keep the tea inside. If the fold is loose, leaves may escape into your cup.
Place in your mug and pour hot water: Set the filled filter in your cup or mug. Pour hot water (at the right temperature for your tea type) directly over the filter. Make sure the filter is fully submerged. A checkpoint: if the filter floats, hold it under with a spoon for the first 10 seconds.
Steep and remove: Let the tea steep for the recommended time (usually 2–5 minutes depending on the leaf). Lift the filter out by the top edge and let it drip briefly. Toss the used filter—it's biodegradable and can go into compost. Do not squeeze the filter; squeezing can release bitter tannins into your cup.

Product spotlight

Finum Paper Tea Filters: Box contains 100 disposable filters made from taste-neutral natural fibers. They are biodegradable and sized for single servings in tea cups and mugs. You get 100 mess-free brews per box, and the natural fibers won't add any off-flavors to your tea.
Finum Paper Tea Filters