In today’s helter-skelter, hurry up world, the timeless tradition of tea drinking draws us back to another era, a time of grace and charm, when communicating was done face to face in ones drawing room or parlor. |
It was a time for people to stop their daily chores and relax for a bit, sit down and chat, sharing the important news of the day with one another while enjoying a spot of tea and a snack. Tea time was Twitter, E-mail, Facebook, and MySpace of old.Consider the fact that tea drinking goes back centuries, each with its own unique stamp on our history, making us who we are |
So, while it’s hardly something I can add to the instructions, take a little time to enjoy the process of brewing tea. Slow down just enough to enjoy the nuances of preparation. And, although tea may seem a simple, ordinary task, the timelessness of it is far from it. |
How to Brew Tea
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What you will need:
steel is best. Never use aluminum.
use filtered or bottled water. Fill the tea kettle with cold water, using one cup of water for Heat water as follows: For Oolong Tea – stop just short of a rolling boil. For delicate White and Green Teas – these teas require less heat. Bring water to pre- Preheat the teapot with hot water from the tea kettle. Swirl around and then discard. For each cup of tea served, add one rounded teaspoon of loose tea (or one tea bag) Pour boiling water into teapot directly over tea leaves, and steep. Steeping Times* Black tea – steep for approximately 3 – 5 minutes *Steeping times listed above are general guidelines, especially for white teas. Ask your Feel free to experiment with different teas and blends. Once you get the brewing With so many different teas available, you could try a new one every day for a year with- |