How do I make iced tea from loose leaf tea?
For many, iced tea is a refreshing alternative in the summertime to their daily cuppa. To ice down any tea, always prepare it the same way as you would hot tea. However, I like to use a bit more tea leaves when steeping since the icing down process dilutes the strength of the tea. After you have steeped it (do not alter the steep time), simply pour it over ice. Many of the flavored teas such as black currant and apricot make wonderful iced teas. Why are tea towels called tea towels? What is their purpose? Tea towels were originally made of special linen and were used to dry the precious china tea items. They also acted as drip catchers when placed under the spout when pouring tea, helping to protect the fine linen on the tables. They were equivalent to what we would refer today to as dish towels. However, nowadays tea towels are usually novelty items in the form of souvenirs or collectibles. What kind of tea is orange pekoe? First and foremost, lets clear up a very common misconception
