We brewed poison, not tea. The culinary secret that makes tea more delicious - Velvet Vista Pro

  We have many different tea drinking rituals.  Tea is always an indispensable part of a sumptuous breakfast table, of course the most indis...

 

We have many different tea drinking rituals. Tea is always an indispensable part of a sumptuous breakfast table, of course the most indispensable part of conversations at five o'clock tea, the best friend of pastries, and the best accompaniment to watching television after dinner on long winter evenings.

Tea is undoubtedly the most popular beverage on our tables. So, what should we pay attention to when brewing tea, which has such an important place in our lives? Everyone has their own technique and each expert has a different opinion, but if we make a generalization, paying attention to the following points can be a good start to brewing healthy tea. Thanks to these recommendations, you will be able to brew delicious tea.

How many spoons of tea are put into the teapot?

Many people wonder how much tea should be added to how much water. “How many spoons of tea should be added to how many spoons of water?” For those who ask, the recommended measure is 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for 1 tea glass of water per person. This measurement can also be summarized as "1 teaspoon of tea for each cup of tea". While this is the size you will use for the teapot, keeping hot water in a second teapot or heater would be a practical method for the preparations you will make before brewing tea, as the amount of water at the bottom of the teapot should be abundant.

What is the optimal water temperature when brewing tea?

Many people are accustomed to brewing tea with boiling water, but letting the water rest for a while after boiling is one of the tricks of brewing tea. One of the mistakes made when brewing tea is to pour boiling water directly onto the tea. Waiting for a while after the water boils allows you to brew tea without spoiling the taste of the tea. The ideal water temperature when brewing tea is 90-95 degrees. If you have time, it is recommended to let the boiled water sit for a while to reach a temperature close to this. If you are in a hurry, just waiting for the water to stop bubbling will be enough.

If you have previously heated the water you put in the teapot in a kettle, the highly heated water needs to rest for a while. If you are heating water in a teapot, it would be better to reach the boiling point and then turn off or reduce the heat. If you do not use boiled water, you may cause foam to form while brewing your tea.

While placing the teapot on the stove and heating the water, placing the empty teapot on top will preheat the teapot. This allows you to maintain the ideal temperature while brewing.

What should be the tea brewing time?

In order for the tea to be delicious and to maintain its flavor without becoming bitter, make sure that the brewing time does not exceed 20 minutes. After a 15-20 minute trial period, your tea will be ready to drink. After pouring water into the teapot, turn the kettle down to low. If you need to add water to the bottom of the teapot, make sure that this water is heated preferably in another teapot or kettle. In other words, it is important that the temperature of the water under the teapot does not drop suddenly, nor is it too hot, but remains at a constant temperature.

Can it be washed while brewing tea?

Although there are disagreements about washing the tea, it is recommended to wash it to remove the dust accumulated on the tea leaves and to make the tea appear clearer while brewing. In this respect, it may be preferable to wash the tea beforehand, especially if you buy tea sold openly. Most manufacturers do not recommend this method for packaged black teas. If you prefer to wash it, after putting it in the teapot, add some cold water, shake it and strain it from the teapot. Repeat several times until the water that comes out when you apply becomes clear.

How to brew fragrant tea?

In order for the tea to be delicious and fragrant, you should use drinking water. Tap water can be chalky and overpower the aroma of the tea. Those who know how to brew good tea know the difference in taste between using a metal teapot and a porcelain or glass teapot. The porcelain teapot allows you to enjoy the tea as it is. In this regard, one of the secrets of brewing fragrant tea is to use a porcelain teapot.