Tips to make good tea

Tips for making good tea:

Good Water

Correct Water Temperature

Good Tea

Correct amount of Tea

Correct Steeping Time

Good Water: Soft water is the best. Well water with a lot of minerals in it might change the taste of the tea. You may want to run it through a Brita filter.

Water Temperature: White Tea, Oolong, Green Tea are temperature sensitive and will be bitter if the water temperature is too hot. 175 degrees will keep these teas from being bitter.

Black Tea and Herbals want a rolling boil.

Good Tea: Goes without saying, you want to use fresh tea from a reputable dealer.

Amount of Tea: The amount of tea determines its strength. A good starting point is a rounded tsp per 8oz of water.

Steeping Time: Black Tea – 4 minutes

                          White Tea – 4 minutes

                          Green Tea & Oolongs – 2-3 minutes

                          Rooibos and other herbals, steep as long as you want or 6 – 10 minutes