Expert Tips And Tricks To Make A Great Pot Of Tea

It is often said that making tea is an art – and that can be true when you think of the Japanese Tea Ceremony or the Chinese Tea Ceremony – but it is a simple task, it just has to be performed correctly for the best results.

If you are wondering what is the best method of brewing tea, then you're at the right place. Always use fresh cold water to make tea.  Most teas need boiling water. The more delecate teas require the water to be just under boiling point. Pour a little into your teapot and swirl it around to coat the sides. Then discard it. Now it’s time to put the tea in. The basic measurement is one teaspoon of tea per person and one for the pot. So if you have three people for tea, then you need to put four teaspoons of tea into your teapot. Fill up the teapot (that way the tea also stays hot longer). If you have a cozy, you can put it on now. The tea leaves should stay infused in the water for 3-5 minutes, depending on the choice of tea. The longer the leaves are in the water, the stronger – and often more bitter – the tea becomes. When tea has had time to ‘mash’, take out the leaves (the tea egg, tea bag(s) or tea infuser). Put the tea cozy back on. Your tea is ready to drink.

So you see, brewing a great pot of tea is quite simple, when you know how. It is a wonderful accomplishment and will enhance your life and those of your friends and family.