Brewing Blooming Tea The Right Way
Most tea drinkers are content to just drop a tea bag in hot water, let it steep until they remember that they're supposed to take it out and then drink their concoction. Where's the joy in that, I wonder? Tea drinking is supposed to be about the old age ritual and observing the right way to brew to get the best cup of tea as well as just having a good cup.
A great cup of tea starts with the utensils used, making sure that all of the items you'll be using are in good and clean condition. Everything from the kettle, glass teapot if brewing blooming tea, cups, and strainers must be lightly and frequently washed with soap or baking soda (to keep the stain away). It also keeps mineral residue from accumulating which can influence the flavor of the tea.
Water is another vital ingredient that could very well affect how your favorite cup of tea would taste. To have the ideal concoction, great water quality is part of the equation. To achieve the desired taste and flavor, tea drinkers may use filtered water or the bottled one as long as it is free from chemicals and chlorine. Preferably do not utilize distilled water to get the desired result.
It is recommended to heat about six ounces of water for a cup of tea. When making a pot of flowering tea however, it is suggested to know the exact amount of water is required to cover up the entire tea ball with sufficient space to have the tea ball unfold completely inside. The required heat and the exact time for steeping for each tea varies, it depends on the variety of tea and how it was prepared. Refer to any instruction you may have on tea for a great result or use this as a general rule:
*2 minutes steeping for quality black tea
*5 minutes steeping for a mixture of black and green tea
*Steeping for green tea - 7 minutes
*Blooming tea - as long as it takes to blossom!
To get a great tasting second cup, do not forget to take out the infuser when it's time so it won't steep anymore which could ruin the flavor and taste.
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