11.13.06
How to make the perfect cup of tea
posted by Michelle Rabin | 4 comments
We’ve been getting lots of great questions about making tea. And we have lots of great answers! If you are new to preparing tea, you’re in luck! We’ve broken down everything you need to know to brew the perfect cup of tea into four simple steps. Check out our article, W+3t= the perfect cup of tea, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.
Like all things worth doing, making a great cup of tea takes a little practice. The good news is that once you’ve got the basics down, it really is a breeze. Enjoy!
February 2nd, 2007 at 1:20 am
Michelle, I called my husband in to see this. We too have come up with a formula for brewing the ‘perfect’ tea and it is somewhat similar to yours but stated differently. It amazes me that with all the care and attention given to ‘pulling the perfect shot’ of espresso, tea is offered as a dry bag of fannings/dust with some hot water of dubious temperature at the retail level in the largest of chains and retail shops.
February 2nd, 2007 at 1:33 am
You’re absolutely right. It’s no wonder that it’s taking some time to reeducate the public. Good old Lipton sure did a lot of damage. I believe the tide is turning however.
Thanks for your wonderful comments and participation.
February 2nd, 2007 at 6:06 am
I am having a nasty cold since yesterday, and I had to meet my friends at a trendy sports bar/restaurant for lunch. Due to my cold, I skipped my favorite Czech beer and opted for anything hot. I asked the waitress what kinds of tea they have. The usual answer came…Earl Grey, mint, English Breakfast, etc.. I chose the Earl Grey, hoping that they have the better kind of teabag. I was surprised when a potful of tea with a built-in strainer full of loose leaves arrived (not sure which kind of leaf). Loose-leaf tea at the Yard House…not bad!
Yes, the tide is turning, it seems.
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:57 am
From your lips… Sorry to hear that you are feeling under the weather Phyll. In addition to drinking a lot of tea, you might want to consider an alcohol tincture of echinacea and elderberry. A teaspoon 4 times a day can help. Also, eyebright and osha are excellent as well for helping to deal with the congestion. In addition, every night before bed, you can cut up a few garlic cloves into swallowable sizes, coat them with olive oil or honey, and swallow them raw.