Water is as important for a good brew as the tea itself. Tea is delicate and the pleasure in fine tea comes from the combination of fragrance, strength, flavour, brightness and body.
A poorly washed teapot or chlorine can affect your experience of a good tea. Ideally good water means spring water but if the water in your area is hard water, contains chlorine, fluoride or other chemicals use filtered water to enjoy a good cup.
Tea Brewing Guide
Water
Storage
Tea absorbs moisture and similarly odors or fragrance. Protect your tea in an airtight container, and keep it away from moisture, heat, light and odours. Stored in a cool and dry place.
Steps to making the perfect cup of tea
STEP 01
- Use 220 ml only freshly boiled cold water as the oxygen in the water helps the flavor develop
- Put the tea leaves into the pot, one teaspoon for every person and one for the pot.
STEP 02
- Pour hot water into the tea pot
- Black and herbal teas should be brewed between 90 and 95 degrees
STEP 03
- Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves and let it brew for 3-5 minutes for a normal balanced brew and 5 minutes for a strong brew of black Tea.
STEP 04
- Strain the tea
- Add milk and sugar (if desired)
Ideal Drinking temperature:
The best temperature at which hot tea should be drunk is around 65 degrees centigrade although that can vary. The tea should not be consumed when too hot and the best temperature is best determined by what is most comfortable for you.
Our advice is that you should never pour boiling water over a tea bag or loose tea. The reason for this is because the boiling water will burn and scale the tea therefore, the tea doesn’t release all of its maximum flavours.
