What is the best way to brew my Tea?
1) Start with fresh, cold water. Tap water is often acceptable; if your tap water has a noticeable taste, you may want to use filtered or bottled water. Put the water in a kettle to boil. 2) Prepare a teapot: heat it by filling it (or rinsing it) with hot water. 3) Shortly before the water in the kettle boils, empty out the teapot and add the tea leaves. You may want to put the leaves loose in the pot, or use a strainer, or tea ball. The amount of tea will depend on the size of your pot… but estimate about – 1 ounce for 4 cups. 4) Bring the teapot to the kettle and add the water. For most black and oolong teas, add the water just after it reaches a full boil. 5) Allow the tea to infuse for three to five minutes. Be careful not to let the tea stand for too long. Different teas take different infusion times. 6) During the infusion, give the teapot a good shake or stir to let the leaves circulate. After they settle, pour the tea. With our high quality teas you can expect 3 – 5 infusions.
