To make tea, follow these steps for a perfect brew:
- Start with freshly drawn cold water.
- Heat the water to the appropriate temperature (typically boiling for black tea).
- Place one tea bag or about one teaspoon of loose tea per cup (6-8 oz) into a cup or teapot.
- Pour the hot water over the tea.
- Steep the tea for the recommended time depending on the type:
- Black tea: 3-5 minutes
- Green tea: 2 minutes
- Herbal tea: 3-4 minutes
- Remove the tea bag or strain out the loose tea leaves.
- Add milk, sugar, or sweeteners according to your taste (adding milk before tea can cool it down properly).
- Stir and enjoy your tea.
For loose leaf tea in a teapot, warm the teapot first, then add tea leaves, pour hot water, cover, and steep for the right time. Avoid over-boiling water to keep oxygen for better flavor. Adjust steeping times and quantities to your preference, as "the best cup of tea is the one you like the most".
