Oolong Tea Brewing Instructions
In a few simple steps you can brew the perfect pot of oolong, bringing out the delicate range of flavors characteristic of these fine teas. You should always take advantage of any specific brewing instructions that come with your tea leaves, but in a pinch, a few basic guidelines will allow you to make a decent pot of tea with any oolong variety. As you experiment with different varieties and gain experience brewing oolong tea, you will discover your own preferences for the strength of your brew and become confident preparing and savoring these highly prized teas. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Fill a clean kettle with cold water. Don't use water that has been previously boiled or has been left sitting. For optimum flavor, consider using filtered water or spring water.
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Bring the water to a full boil. Unlike some other types of tea, oolongs require boiling water to bring out their flavors.
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Pour a splash of boiling water into your teapot, or run a little hot tap water into it, and swish the hot water around to warm the pot.
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Read and follow the specific instructions that come with your tea leaves, because the proportions and brewing times may vary slightly from one variety to another. As a rule of thumb, you will use approximately one tablespoon of loose tea leaves for every cup of water your teapot holds.
You can either place the leaves directly into the pot and use a strainer to catch the leaves as you pour each cup, or, more conveniently, you can use a tea infuser.
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Let the water stop boiling, then pour it over the tea leaves or through the tea infuser, filling the teapot. Cover the teapot, and let the tea steep three to five minutes--again, check the instructions for each particular variety to ensure the best flavor. Be careful not to over-steep oolongs, because they will become bitter.
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