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How do you make tea from tea?

Published in Tea Brewing 3 mins read

To make tea from tea, you steep loose leaf tea (or tea from a tea bag) in hot water. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Steps to Brew Tea

  1. Gather Your Supplies: You'll need loose leaf tea (or a tea bag), hot water, a tea infuser (if using loose leaf), a cup or pot, and optionally, a kettle.

  2. Heat the Water: Heat fresh, filtered water to the appropriate temperature for your tea type. (See table below) Avoid re-boiling water, as it can flatten the taste.

  3. Measure the Tea: A general guideline is 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 250 ml (8.4 fl oz) of water. Adjust to your preference. If using a tea bag, use one bag per cup.

  4. Place Tea in Infuser (if using loose leaf): Put the measured tea into your infuser. Ensure the infuser is clean.

  5. Place Infuser in Cup or Pot: Position the infuser inside your cup or pot. If using a tea bag, simply place the bag in the cup.

  6. Pour Hot Water: Gently pour the hot water over the tea leaves or tea bag.

  7. Steep for the Recommended Time: Allow the tea to steep according to the tea type recommendations. (See table below)

  8. Remove the Infuser or Tea Bag: Once the steeping time is complete, remove the infuser or tea bag. Leaving it in too long can result in a bitter taste.

  9. Enjoy! Sip and savor your freshly brewed tea. Add sweeteners or milk if desired.

Recommended Water Temperatures and Steeping Times:

Tea Type Water Temperature (°C/°F) Steeping Time
White Tea 75-85°C / 167-185°F 1-3 minutes
Green Tea 70-80°C / 158-176°F 1-3 minutes
Oolong Tea 80-95°C / 176-203°F 3-5 minutes
Black Tea 95-100°C / 203-212°F 3-5 minutes
Herbal Tea 100°C / 212°F 5-7 minutes
Pu-erh Tea 95-100°C / 203-212°F 2-5 minutes

Important Considerations:

  • Water Quality: Use filtered water for the best flavor.
  • Tea Quality: High-quality tea generally yields a more flavorful brew.
  • Steeping Time: Adjust steeping time to your personal taste.

Brewing tea involves steeping tea leaves in hot water, carefully controlling temperature and time to extract the desired flavors.

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