subject: Tips For Brewing Tea [print this page] There is nothing like a cup of warm fragrant tea to get you going early in the morning! It wakes you up! It gives you the energy to confront the long day ahead! It is the glue that keeps your body and soul together. Putting the mechanics of tea drinking aside, there is something you do not want in your morning cup - bilge. Yes, that is possible! Brewing tea is an art. You have to measure tea carefully. Pour the correct amount of water and boil it at the proper temperature. If you do not get it right, a nasty surprise will await you when you take the first sip.
To help you avoid any nasty surprises in your morning cup here are some tips for brewing tea.
Things To Get You Started:
Good quality kettle and teapot.
Tea of your choice
Sugar, honey, lemon (whatever you like)
Newspaper to read the latest gossip while you take those delightful sips of tea
The Process:
Once you have the ingredients, you can start by boiling water in the kettle. What is the right quantity of water? Well, it should be sufficient allowing for evaporation and pre-warming the teapot. The ideal temperature of the water depends on on the type of tea you are brewing. Once the water comes to boil, pour some of it in the teapot and swirl. Tip the teapot to pour the water and put one tablespoon of tea on the teapot (you can also put it in a mesh strainer). Pour the boiling water from the kettle and allow the water come to a brisk boil. Remember to get your math right: Three minutes if it is tea dust and a little bit more for bigger tea leaves. Pour the steaming tea in a cup and mix with milk, honey or lemon. Never mix milk and lemon. Add sugar according to taste. Some prefer their tea without. You can use honey instead of sugar it is healthier and gives a richer taste. Tea loses its essence when left in the open for a while, so keep the kettle lid on! Covering the tea kettle is also a great idea because it keeps the brew warm.
One Little Warning
The tea leaves should not be sitting in the teapot for a long time, otherwise you will end up with a bitter tasting brew, especially if you are making green teas. Make sure to research brewing tea like this before attempting it.
