Recipes @ Suite101.com: Brew the Perfect Pot of Tea

Search This Blog

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Brew the Perfect Pot of Tea

If you don't favor coffee as your morning beverage, why not start your day with a warm, comforting cup of tea? By following the tips below, you'll ensure that you get a great cup of tea every time.
  1. Before brewing your tea, warm your teapot by pouring about 2 inches of boiling water into the pot. Cover the teapot with a tea towel for about 5 minutes. Discard the warming water.
  2. Add loose tea leaves to the warmed teapot. If you desire a mild brew, add a large pinch of tea leaves; for an average strength, add 1 teaspoon of loose tea leaves for each cup, plus 1 teaspoon for the teapot. Fill the pot with boiling water, wrap it with a tea towel, and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes. Be careful not to leave the tea leaves in too long or you will get a bitter-tasting tea.
  3. Strain the tea leaves using a tea strainer or a small sieve. Serve the tea with sugar, a slice of lemon or cream.
Sources for Teas and Tea Supplies: Fortnum & Mason "Fortmason" tea (#509), $8.50 for 4.4 ounces, from McNulty's Tea & Coffee Company, 109 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-356-5200. For local retailers on the East Coast of the United States, call Haddon House Food Products, Inc., 609-953-0790. For local retailers on the West Coast of the United States, call Gourmet Specialities, 510-887-7322. Collectible English teapots, $20 to $75, and stainless-steel tea strainer, $6 to $12, both from Carry On Tea & Sympathy, 110 Greenwich Avenue, New York, NY 10011; 212-989-9735.

No comments:

Post a Comment