How to Properly Steep Tea
A cup of tea is a great way to relax or to start your day; however, a proper cup of tea is more than a tea bag and some hot water. To properly steep tea for maximum flavor, different preparations are required for different types of tea. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Filtered or spring water
- Tea kettle
- 6 oz. tea cups
- Teabag or 1 tsp. of loose tea leaves
Instructions
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Start with fresh water. Cold spring water or filtered water works best for optimal taste.
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Fill tea kettle with your water and heat to a rolling boil. If you are preparing green tea, stop just short of a boil to avoid cooking the tea leaves.
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Use 1 teabag per 6 oz. of water. If using loose tea, 1 tsp. of tea is the equivalent of a teabag.
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Pour the water over the tea and steep to taste. Depending on the type of tea being prepared, the infusing time will vary, usually three to five minutes.
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Remove the teabags and pour the tea into the tea cups. If using loose tea, use a strainer when pouring the tea to.
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Let tea cool for 30 seconds to a minute before drinking.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with steeping times to to find your ideal taste, but if you steep the tea too, long your tea will become bitter.
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