A Cup of Tea

Making a perfect cup of tea.

- Warm teapot with warm water

- Heat fresh,  cold water following guide:

• Black tea: 212 degrees F
• Oolong tea: 195-210 degrees F
• Green or White: 170-180 degrees F

- Discard water in teapot and place 1 tsp teaspoon tea per cup in pot

- Pour hot or boiling water over tea leaves.

- Agitate occasionally.

- Steep, following guide:

• Black tea: 3-5 minutes
• Oolong tea: 4-7 minutes
• Green or white tea: 2-5 minutes

- Pour through strainer into cup.

- Taste tea before making addition such as milk, lemon or sugar. 

- Milk is generally not added to flavored, green or oolong tea.

Oversteeping will make tea bitter. For stronger tea, add more tea rather than steeping for a longer time.

Bone china is the best vessel for tea.  Fresh cold water and the vessel makes a great difference in taste.

Enjoy a cup of tea with freshly home baked scones or store bought scones, served with fruit preserves.

(see my easy recipe for scones)