Majority of tea drinkers are satisfied to just simply splash a tea bag in hot water and taking a sip and sometimes even forgetting to take the tea bag out and then drink their favorite cup of tea. Tea Drinking is supposed to be a holistic experience and can be enjoyable and satisfying, just like going to a spa and get it done correctly, to get the excellent cup of tea as well as just having a good cup.
A great cup of tea starts with the utensils used, making sure that all of the items you'll be using are in good and clean condition. Everything from the kettle, glass teapot if brewing blooming tea, cups, and strainers must be lightly and frequently washed with soap or baking soda (to keep the stain away). It also keeps mineral residue from accumulating which can influence the flavor of the tea.
Next important ingredient is water, this could very well influence how your favorite cup of tea would taste. Great tasting water will produce a great brew as well. To achieve the desired taste and flavor, use filtered water that does not have any chemicals or chlorine. Using distilled water is not recommended for that great tasting tea.
What you need for a cup of your perfectly brewed tea is to approximately heat six ounces of bottled water. In the case of blooming tea however, it is recommended to know the right amount of water is needed to cover up the whole tea ball with enough space to let the tea ball unfurl completely inside. The exact time for steeping and the required heat for each tea varies, depending on the kinds of tea and how it was prepared whether it's a tea bag or loose leaves or the tea ball of a flowering tea. For the best result, refer to any instruction you may have on tea or use this as a general rule:
*Two min. steeping for quality black tea
*5 minutes steeping for a mixture of black and green tea
*Steeping for green tea - 7 minutes
*Blooming tea - as long as it takes to blossom.
To have a great tasting second cup, Make sure to take out the infuser after the required time, so the tea doesn't brew any longer.
A great cup of tea starts with the utensils used, making sure that all of the items you'll be using are in good and clean condition. Everything from the kettle, glass teapot if brewing blooming tea, cups, and strainers must be lightly and frequently washed with soap or baking soda (to keep the stain away). It also keeps mineral residue from accumulating which can influence the flavor of the tea.
Next important ingredient is water, this could very well influence how your favorite cup of tea would taste. Great tasting water will produce a great brew as well. To achieve the desired taste and flavor, use filtered water that does not have any chemicals or chlorine. Using distilled water is not recommended for that great tasting tea.
What you need for a cup of your perfectly brewed tea is to approximately heat six ounces of bottled water. In the case of blooming tea however, it is recommended to know the right amount of water is needed to cover up the whole tea ball with enough space to let the tea ball unfurl completely inside. The exact time for steeping and the required heat for each tea varies, depending on the kinds of tea and how it was prepared whether it's a tea bag or loose leaves or the tea ball of a flowering tea. For the best result, refer to any instruction you may have on tea or use this as a general rule:
*Two min. steeping for quality black tea
*5 minutes steeping for a mixture of black and green tea
*Steeping for green tea - 7 minutes
*Blooming tea - as long as it takes to blossom.
To have a great tasting second cup, Make sure to take out the infuser after the required time, so the tea doesn't brew any longer.
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