Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Tea bags
• Method 2 of 2: Loose tea
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Good tea is not just a hot liquid to drink. It's a drink steeped in romance and ritual, and its story is filled with everything from quiet ceremonial tradition to colonial imperialism, transforming Boston Harbor into a giant teapot (not drinkable). Somewhere between these extremes, there is a cup of tea that mere mortals can enjoy. We'll show you how!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Tea bags

1. 1 Start with water. Whether you're using tea bags or loose tea, water is the second most important ingredient. Eliminate water flavors such as chlorine, iron, sulfur. These elements will make the tea smell unpleasant as well as the drinking process. Fill an empty kettle with 1 cup (250 ml) fresh, cold water. Tap water is acceptable for most purposes, but a truly great cup of tea starts with filtered or spring water. Never use distilled or previously boiled water. The more oxygen in the water, the better the tea tastes.
2. 2 Plug in the kettle and turn it on. If you don't have an electric kettle, you can use a kettle for the stove - a normal choice if it can provide hot water.
3. 3 Bring water to a boil. Wait until the kettle turns off automatically or whistles.
4. 4 Heat the cup. Rinse the cup with boiling water, then place a tea bag in the cup.
5. 5 Add water. Pour the water from the kettle into the cup 4/5. Leave room for milk if you want to add it.
6. 6 Let it brew. Wait three to five minutes for the tea to brew more or less depending on the type of tea you are making and the recommended brewing time. If you want milk, add it to the cup. Some people think it is better to add milk to hot water, others think it is better to brew tea in hot water and not add milk until the tea is brewed.
7. 7 Use a teaspoon to take out the bag. Throw it away or dispose of it as desired.
   • If you want to sweeten, place a spoonful of sugar or honey in a cup and stir well.
8. 8 Sip the contents of the cup at a leisurely pace and enjoy the beneficial substances in the tea. You can take a couple of rolls or a piece of cake to eat over tea.

Method 2 of 2: Loose tea

1. 1 Start with water. Fill an empty kettle with fresh, cold water. Tap water is acceptable for most purposes, but a truly great cup of tea starts with filtered or spring water. Never use distilled or previously boiled water. The more oxygen in the water, the better the tea tastes.
2. 2 Plug in the kettle and turn it on. If you don't have an electric kettle, you can use a kettle for the stove - a normal choice if it can provide hot water.
3. 3 Bring water to a boil. Wait until the kettle turns off automatically or whistles.
4. 4 Prepare the teapot. When the water boils, pour it into the teapot and cover. Refill the kettle and return it to the stove.Bring water to a boil, then remove from heat.
5. 5 Let the water cool slightly. Let the boiling water stand for about a minute, so that the water is just below the boiling point. While the water is cooling down, pour the water out of the teapot.
6. 6 Add tea. Collect 1 teaspoon of loose tea per cup, plus one teaspoon of tea "for the teapot." You can also use a tea infuser, or a tea infuser, but use the same amount of tea.
7. 7 Brew tea. Let the tea brew until tender. Times will vary depending on the type of tea:
   • Approximately 1 minute for green tea.
   • 3 - 6 minutes for black tea.
   • 6 - 8 minutes for Oolong teas.
   • 8 - 12 minutes for herbal teas.
   • Note: If you like strong tea, do not brew it for longer, add more tea instead.
8. 8 Stir the tea, then serve in a preheated cup.

Tips

• Slowly pouring over the top of the tea bag, most of the water will pass through the bag, reducing the time it takes to brew the tea.
• If you prefer to use loose leaf tea, the flavors achieved with patience can be endless:
  • Try combining different leaves with similar flavors, buying different brands or teas of different qualities (the names of many famous English tea brands are the names of the families that made the mixture).
  • Grandmothers store apple skins in loose leaf tea in wooden boxes for several months, until the tea tastes like apples. Then, when the tea is spilled, try adding some cinnamon.
  • When brewing loose leaf tea instead of a bag, try boiling water in a teapot, then pouring water over the loose leaf tea in a teapot. The water from the teapot should be drained and refilled with boiling water, effectively brewing the tea twice. This second-batch drinking method is the traditional Oriental method and is used to flush out any impurities from the leaves.
• Become familiar with the type of tea you are making, as most teas require non-boiling water to brew and the ratio of water to tea should be the same (especially when using powdered teas like mate) or require a certain amount of brewing time.
• You can also heat the water on the stove using a saucepan or an old-fashioned kettle. The kettle should make a familiar, high pitched whistling sound as the water boils.
• Try changing the time you allow to brew tea before adding milk.
• Using tea bags gives you many options to change the taste of your drink:
  • If you have an espresso machine, try putting a tea bag in a metal espresso cup. Tea flows through the tea bag instantly (no need to wait).
  • If you can hold the tea bag by the string, you can shake it inside the hot tea cup after a few minutes. The tea will be strong or have a little more 'aroma'.
• If you put the tea in the water before it boils, you will make overstocking tea. This is a very strong tea and is usually drunk with a lot of sugar and not to everyone's taste.
• If you are making green tea, do not brew it for more than a minute or two. After a while, it will become rich and it will have a bitter taste.
• If you prefer warm tea instead of hot tea, prepare the tea using boiling water and let it cool or add ice cubes. Using warm water will make the tea very weak.
• Enjoy tea with a cookie or muffin.
• If you don't have an electric kettle, use a microwave to boil the water. At full power, this should take about 1-2 minutes. Let the water cool before preparing the tea.

Warnings

• Pour water carefully from the kettle - the steam can burn you.
• Try it carefully! Burning your mouth not only hurts, but it also damages your taste buds, making it more difficult to fully enjoy your tea.
• Do not make tea in an electric kettle.
• Mixing milk and lemon in tea can cause milk to clot.
• Don't let the tea get too cold!
• If you drink tea for health benefits - for example, to take epigallocatechin gallate - do not use milk, as casein has, which is found in milk, binds to epigallocatechin gallate. If a person desires a milky / creamy taste, use soy, almonds, wheat, or other milk replacer instead of animal milk.

What do you need

• Tea bags.
• Kettle or boiler.
• Cup or mug.
• Teapot (optional)
• Electric or direct heat source such as fire, gas or electric stove.
• Water.
• Tea spoon.
• Milk / sugar (optional)