Holly's Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup Of

Holly's Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup Of

Holly’s Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea The tips provided below are guidelines only. Feel free to experiment so you can discover your own personal preferences. • Purchase fresh, high quality tea • Store tea in a cool location, in an airtight container, and away from sunlight and strong odors • Consume tea within several months to no more than one year from the date of purchase (however, some specialty teas improve with age, like pu-erh) • Measure the appropriate amount of tea to water (generally from 1t. to 2T of tea to 6 oz. of water. More tea for a larger leaf, less tea for a smaller leaf; see approximate measures below) White tea – about 1-2 heaping tablespoons Green or Jasmine tea – 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons depending on leaf size Oolong tea – 1-2 tablespoons depending on leaf size Black tea – 1 teaspoon Herbal tea with leaves/flowers –1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon depending on leaf/flower size • Brew teas with fresh, pure, cold water that is odor free and untreated, if possible • Use the correct water temperature for the type of tea you are brewing: White and Yellow tea – 160-170° F (steam rising – not boiling) Green and Jasmine tea – 170-180°F (large bubbles – not boiling) Oolong tea – 180-200°F (tiny bubbles along surface – not boiling) Black tea – 190-200°F (just under full boil) Herbal tea with leaves/flowers – 195-205° (just under full boil) • Steep the tea for the appropriate length of time for the type of tea you are brewing (may need to adjust depending on your personal taste): White tea – 90 seconds to 2 minutes (multiple steeps OK) Green tea – 2 to 3 minutes (multiple steeps OK) Oolong tea – 3 to 5 minutes; 30 seconds to 1 minute for ball-rolled (multiple steeps OK) Black tea – fine leaf 2 to 3 minutes; large leaf 5 minutes Herbal tea with leaves/flowers – 3 to 5 minutes; 15 to 20 minutes for higher medicinal effect • Cover the tea while steeping for a more flavorful cup .

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