Brewing Tea Basics

Making a good cup of tea seems simple, but it is actually complicated and initially difficult to get right with the first few times you experiment. So, what makes it so difficult? The answer is easy, it’s everything..!!! From the water used, how long the water is boiled, the tea leave selected, tea quantity and the steeping time. So, ladies and gentlemen here is a general guide to a good cup of tea.

1. Turn the stove on – Yes that is also a step, please do not miss out on it else it nullifies the rest of the following steps
2. Heat water and bring it to a boil, the water should boil for about 9 to 10 seconds – The water should ideally be purified or bottled. My personal favorite is always mineral water.
3. Turn the stove off and leave the water to settle for about a minute
4. Put some tea leaves in a kettle, the quantity of tea used can be adjusted as per individual’s preference
5. Pour the water into a kettle and cover the lid. If you are using small tea leaf the steeping time should be about 3 to 4 minutes but if it’s the larger leaf you can steep it for about 4.5 minutes. Please refer to the previous post on steeping chart, it would give you a reference on time.
6. Now pour the brew into a tea cup and enjoy! Sip and slurp.

Now, it also helps if you have an affection and attention to the brew.

The more you brew, the better your cup of tea would be. Happy Brewing!