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Preparing the Proper Cup of Tea

Tea drinkers, show of hands!

Don’t be shy.

Lots of people enjoy tea, and many different cultures all over the globe frankly prefer it to any other beverage for its warm taste and intriguing complexity. However, not too many people understand how much flavor there is to be had in a properly prepared cup of tea and that is what we are here to talk about today. So pay attention – finish up that television program, finish that research you were doing on Home Security systems or what have you and get ready to learn something new.

The first thing you are going to want to do is invest in an electric kettle. If you don’t have one then a regular kettle works just as well (just not as fast). The secret early on is boiling the water first and then pouring it over the tea. This frees up all that extra flavor packed into those tiny leaves and reduces the brew time. You don’t want to use a microwave to heat the water; it will only produce inferior tea.

Teabags should be avoided in the teapot in favor of loose leaves, and a strainer can be employed to avoid getting any leaves in your cup.

Sure, it might seem a little cumbersome but there is no skimping when it comes to quality flavor and that is what you’ll get if you follow these instructions.

Infusion Teas, What Exactly Are They?

Many tea drinkers are familiar with the common terms for tea, such as herbal tea, bagged tea, and loose-leaf tea. A term that is gaining popularity in the tea world is infusion tea. What exactly is infusion tea?

Technically, every type of tea is an infusion. With tea bags, the tea is infused through the bag and into the hot water. Infusion tea in the tea world is often a term used to describe tea that is made with loose-leaf tea and a tea infuser, or tea ball. Loose-leaf Read the rest of this entry »

Real Men Do Drink Tea And Like It

Are you a man looking to improve his health? Are you looking for an inexpensive way to vastly increase your energy level and general vitality? Do you want a low calorie, highly beneficial drink that is easy to prepare? If so, consider making tea a regular part of your diet.

Real men understand the myriad benefits tea can give them, including, but not limited to, weight loss, decreased blood pressure, decreased cardiovascular risks, and increased immune system functions. Plus, tea contains powerful antioxidants whose anti-carcinogenic effects are widely acknowledged.

Real men understand that drinking Read the rest of this entry »

Unusual Tea Packaging Tips For Homemade Tea

Finding your own personal blend of tea is a great sense of accomplishment. No one knows your tastes better than you do, and the idea of creating your own mixes can be a bit addicting. Should you have extra after your latest experiment, and I know I usually do, tea can make great gifts. However, you can’t always just give someone a tin full of tea leaves. Not everyone has the proper equipment for making loose leaf tea.

The first thing you’ll need in order to package your tea is a piece of Read the rest of this entry »

Tea’s Me (The Type I Drink Each Day Defines Me)

It’s Monday and 7:45 AM traffic is jammed because of thick fog and drizzling rain. Work begins at 8, but I already know I will arrive at 8:07. Upon arrival, a caffeine boost of rich Earl Grey tea, brewed for four minutes with a touch of creamer for decadence helps me imagine I’m in London in typical weather.

Wednesday and the weather and mood is better. One of my friends is having her first baby and she’d be honored if I’d be godmother. Picked out a Blueberry White tea to celebrate; sweet and ethereal, I can picture Read the rest of this entry »