6 Easy Steps to Making a Great Cup of Tea
“The spirit of the tea beverage is one of peace, comfort and refinement.” – Arthur Gray
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Step One Water |
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Good tasting water, equals good tasting tea. Try to use the best water possible. |
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Step Two Temperature |
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Heat water to accurate temperature in an electric teakettle or on stove is preferred over microwave. Correct temperature is one of the most important factors. 170-190 for delicate tea types. 212 degrees for fruit tisanes, herbal/ black and pu-erh teas. |
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Step Three Teaware |
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If using a non boroscillate glass teapot, warm it with hot tap water first to avoid shattering the glass. Toss the heated tap water before adding leaves. |
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Step Four Tea |
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Use high quality loose leaf because fine teas can be used more than once. Loose leaf tea to water ratio is generally 1 teaspoon of dry leaf to 8 oz of water added to an infuser basket. For more intense flavor , add an additional teaspoon or two of the dried leaf. |
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Step Five Time |
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Pour warmed water over tea once the recommended temperature is reached. Cover with a lid to avoid tannin evaporation. Set timer for 1-2 mins for white tea and oolong, 2-3 minutes for green tea, and 3-5 mins for most fruity tisanes, blacks, pu-erhs and herbals |
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Step Six Pleasure |
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Serve the tea as soon as possible for best flavor. Use a lighted warmer underneath the prepared tea to keep temperature. |
