My parents worked in the tea industry way before I was around, so I trust them more than any other source when it comes to making great tea. My father is of Persian descent, my mother of Japanese, and we come from England. These regions are all culturally very heavily tea-based, so my tips here will cover more than just black tea.
For loose leaf tea, it's the best to have a round teapot for brewing the leaves. Having this shape allows the loose leaves to dance around when the water is added. Before brewing, add boiling water to the pot and swirl it around to keep its temperature up.
Although I much prefer loose leaf, I do use bags. When I do so, I heat the cup beforehand for temperature control. After pouring the water into the cup, I place a saucer on top of it so it acts like a small teapot, trapping the steam in. Do not stand there and dunk the teabag over and over the entire time, but do dunk it a few times before pulling it out in order to mix the tea up. Enjoy immediately.
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My two favorites are Jasmine and Earl Grey. Anything special I should about these two?
Yes! For Jasmine, don't go to the full boil. Or boil, then wait to bring down the temperature about 20 degrees. Don't over steep, a few minutes will do. For Earl Grey, boil all the way and steep a bit longer, 4 to 5 minutes.
Thanks Toosa.
I love tea - almost any kind, but had no idea the difference in water temperature would make a difference when preparing it.
I use both loose and bags and usually just bring water to a boil, wait a couple of minutes before adding to my pot/cup. I agree about leaving the tea bag to rest in the water a few minutes before moving it around.
Everyone knows that I like tea so I'm always receiving these beautiful "tea" cups and I love them all - especially the ones with lids/tops so I do not have to hunt a saucer!
It is neat to know about your parent's background as it helps to explain how your recipes and crafts are so outstanding - yea for our parents!
Total yea!!! I'm so happy you're a tea connoisseur. I love that you have tea cups with tops. Now that's a true tea fan! :)
What water temp would I use for herbal teas? I cant have caffeine.
How lovely to see tea advice!! I'm a true, though simple, tea-aholic! I make my own morning chai, grinding cinnamon bark, cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns in a grinder, then putting in cold water with chopped ginger.
I don't like tea; the bitter kind. I am open to keep on trying. I am on blood thinner, and when my blood gets too thin, I think I can drink extra green tea. What would be the best, non bitter tea, I think I like Jasmine, but i have no idea what its vitamin K content is.
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