What basic items do I need in order to make a good cup of tea at home?
What basic items do I need in order to make a good cup of tea at home? Whether you are making a cup for one or a teapot for you and your guests, the basic implements remain the same (although the sizes may vary). – A kettle to boil water – do not heat the water in a mircrowave and use good quality filtered water. – An infuser to steep the tea – a tea ball or basket, or T-Sac. – Good quality loose leaf tea – use the proper amount of tea and follow the recommended steep time (use a timer to avoid over/under steeping). When purchasing your tea at your local tea shop, ask the staff to give you a quick demonstration – they are usually more than happy to oblige!! 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 yo
