How to Steep Tea - Times and Temperature
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How to Steep Tea - Times and Temperature
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Heating the Water
The key element of any tea is water. So, it's logical to start the steeping process with heating the water. For the best effect, it's always smarter to use spring, filtered or boiled water. Naturally, fresh water will yield a better cup of tea. So, the first thing you need to do is to fill the kettle with cold, fresh water. Heat the water to a boil (unless you are brewing white or green tea). You can also use your microwave in order to heat the water. When the water reaches the boiling point, it's time to measure out the tea. Use one teaspoon of loose tea leaves or one tea bag per six-ounce cup.Steep Tea
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- Green tea is best steeped at a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (74 to 85 degrees Celsius) - 1 tsp/cup
- Black tea - steep at a temperature of 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius) - 0.5 teaspoon per cup
- Oolong tea is best steeped using a temperature of 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius) - 0.5 tsp/cup
- White tea - steep at a temperature of 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius) - 1 tsp/cup
- Herbal teas should be steeped using a temperature of 203 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius) - 1 tsp/cup
Steep Tea - Tips
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- When steeping is over remove the loose tea leaves immediately for better flavor
- Always use fresh, cold water for boiling
- Do not re-boil old and stale water
- Pour the water over the tea directly into the cup and not the other way around
- In case you are using teabags, don’t squeeze the teabags after the steeping is over
- Always cover the cup with something for the entire time of steeping