Crafting the Perfect Tea
Discover the Art of Tea-Making.
Equipment
- Kettle or pot
- Tea infuser or teapot
- Teacup or mug
- Timer
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Quality tea leaves or tea bags black, green, herbal, or your choice
- 1 cup Fresh, filtered water
Instructions
- Boil fresh, filtered water in a kettle or pot. The ideal temperature varies based on the type of tea (e.g., 212°F/100°C for black tea, 180°F/82°C for green tea).
- Preheat your teapot or teacup by rinsing it with hot water. This ensures your tea stays warm.
- Measure the right amount of tea leaves or place a tea bag into your tea infuser.
- Pour the hot water over the tea leaves or tea bag. Use about 1 teaspoon of loose tea leaves per cup or follow the tea bag instructions.
- Set a timer to steep your tea. Times vary depending on the type of tea, but generally, black tea requires 3-5 minutes, green tea 2-3 minutes, and herbal teas up to 7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
- Remove the tea leaves or tea bag promptly once steeping time is complete to prevent over-steeping, which can result in a bitter taste.
- If desired, add sweeteners like honey or sugar, or a splash of milk to taste.
- Stir gently, and enjoy your perfect cup of tea.
Notes
- Use fresh, cold, filtered water to prevent impurities affecting the taste.
- Quality tea leaves make a difference; experiment with various tea varieties.
- Pay attention to steeping times, as over-steeping or under-steeping can affect the flavour.
- Adjust the sweetness, milk, or creamer to match your preferences.
- Explore and savour the diverse world of teas, from classic black and green to herbal infusions.