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How To Make A Good Tea?
Step 1 : Water For Tea
Bottled spring water that’s low in calcium. Calcium and chlorine in tap water affect
the natural taste of tea.
Step 2: Water Temperature
Avoid using boiling water — it damages the leaves, affects its aroma and flavor, and reduces the nutrients. The recommended water temperatures for black and oolong tea are 90 to 95 degrees C; for green, yellow and white tea, it is below 70 Celsius.
Step 3: Pre-Brew
Insert a tea strainer into the teapot and rinse with boiling water. Place a teaspoon of tea per cup into the warmed strainer. Let it stand for a few minutes to let the steam develop the leaves’ aroma. Pour in the hot water to start brewing. Read the rest of this entry »
