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Busy moms like
drinks that are easy to prepare and most likely than not the
tea bag is our best bet when it comes to preparing
a cup of tea. However, just like a good cup coffee cannot be
from "instant coffee," a proper cup of tea cannot be from a tea
bag. The Week
Daily published 4 tips on how to make a proper cup
of tea to receive the [aroma] therapy and pleasure it's
meant to give.
How to Prepare a Proper Cup of
Tea
Use loose tea.
Though most tea comes in bags, thats often a sign of low quality,
⿿since they can hold broken leaves or leaf dust. Buy tea loose and
tea bags separately.
Brew it right. There is a correct way to heat the
water. For black tea, use boiling water. But for more delicate
green and white tea, let the water cool for a few minutes. Always
add the water to the leaves instead of the reverse.⿿
Be color-conscious. Bone china is not necessary
you can serve it in anything whose inside is white enough to
discern from the color of the tea that it has been properly
steeped.⿿
Recycle and store. Good tea can, and should, be
re-brewed. The flavor evolves with each pass. Tea stored in
an airtight container can be used for up to a year. Darker teas
fare better than white and green ones.
- The Moms Buzz
Source:
TheWeek.com/Portfolio.com