A HANDBOOK ON TEA MIXOLOGY
a quick brewing guide Water Water should be boiled just once using a clean, dry kettle, Boiling twice would cause the carbon dioxide and other dissolved gases in water to escape, hampering proper extraction and the taste of tea. Tea One bag or a teaspoonful of tea will brew a cup or mug of tea (around 220 ml). Adding water The freshly boiled water should be poured directly onto the leaf tea inside the pot or onto the luxury leaf tea bag in a cup or glass. It is important to use the right amount of water. When using a large teapot, care should be taken not to pour in too much or too little water as too much will produce a weak brew and too little will yield tea that is excessively strong. Brewing Once the water has been poured in keep the brewing vessel firmly closed. Stir gently after one minute and allow brewing for a further 2 minutes. If you prefer your tea strong, brew for an extra minute. Serving When serving leaf tea, use a stainless steel strainer to strain the leaves when pouring into the cup.
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