How to Make Good Tea
By: Narda
July 25. 2021
- Always add leaves first and water after
- Boil water only once
- Water should be hot, not boiling
- Boiling water burns the leaves
- When making a pot, always fill it to allow for evaporation
- If possible, use the freshest herbs for the best cup of tea
- A glass of your favorite iced tea is perfect in summer
- Tea will always make you feel better, whether you are fighting anxiety, depression, a cold, the flu, high cholesterol, fatigue o simply need some time out
- Tea is the perfect way to absorb the healing, soothing powers of herbs
- Experiment! Add a slice of lime, some ginger, an inch of a cinnamon stick
- sit back and relax
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STEP BY STEP
What you will need:
- Teapot
- Herb
- Boiling water
- Sieve
- Tea cups
What you need to do:
- Prepare a four-cup teapot by adding about 1/3 cup boiling water and swirl it gently to warm the pot; then throw it away.
- Immediately add the indicated amount of the herb to the pot and pour hot (not boiling this time) water on it. Let it brew for at least three minutes and up to six. Some herbs might require longer steeping time.
- If you have dry leaves, chop or crumple them and use the recipe’s indicated amount instead of the fresh leaves.
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