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How do you put a tea bag in?

Published in Tea Preparation 2 mins read

You put a tea bag in by placing it in your mug or teapot, then pouring hot water over it.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Here's a more detailed approach using information from the reference video, "How to brew a perfect cup of tea with teabags, by Tea Taster Dominic":

  1. Prepare Your Kettle: First, ensure your kettle is filled with fresh water and begin to heat it to a rolling boil. This is important for proper tea brewing.
  2. Turn off Kettle: Once the water is boiling, turn off the kettle, according to the reference, so that it does not overboil and lose oxygen.
  3. Place the Tea Bag: Gently put your chosen tea bag into your cup or teapot.
  4. Pour Hot Water: Immediately pour the hot, just-boiled water directly over the tea bag. As seen in the video, pouring directly onto the tea bag helps with the brewing process.

Key Considerations:

  • Water Temperature: Using freshly boiled water is essential to properly extract the flavor from the tea bag.
  • Avoid Over-Boiling: As indicated in the video, do not let the water boil for too long, so that it doesn't overboil and lose oxygen, affecting the tea’s taste.
  • Steeping Time: After pouring the water, allow the tea bag to steep for the recommended time, usually a few minutes. This is not mentioned in the video and is not needed to answer how to put the bag in, but is a crucial step in making tea.

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