Just like with coffee to achieve the perfect cup of tea, you need
to brew it correctly. Incorrect brewing can cause over extraction
resulting in a bitter cup of tea. The following is a simple guide
to proper tea brewing.
First, start with a superb dry leaf and good clean water. Bottled
spring waters are ideal for this purpose; however, using a simple
activated-carbon filter can remove most of the off-taste causing
agents from conventional tap water.
The correct amount of dry leaves varies, but conventional wisdom
is somewhere around a “teaspoon” per person and one
for the pot. However, the amount will depend upon the type of
tea, size of leaf and preferred strength of the liquor. An easy-to-remember
rule of thumb is to find a measuring spoon you like and to consistently
use it.
For brewing black teas and flavored teas, bring the water to
a boil and brew for 3 to 4 minutes. Oolong tea requires below
boiling water (about 180ºF) and a brew time of 4 to 7 minutes.
Green tea requires a water temperature of about 160ºF to
180ºF and a brew time of 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, for white
tea, bring the water temperature to 160ºF to 180ºF and
brew the tea for 5 to 7 minutes.
If you follow these simple guidelines, your customers will enjoy
cup after cup of our fine selections of teas.
Stockton Graham can assist you on finding the optimal brewing
method for your specialty tea program. We also feature a large
selection of accessories from infusers, to filter bags to teapots
to offer a solution for nearly every brewing option.
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