The Perfect Brew
Here are basic guidelines
as a place for you to begin
your tea enjoyment.
Brewing tea can be as complex as a
Japanese tea ceremony or as simple as
The Water
A truly satisfying cup of tea begins
tossing a teabag into your favorite mug.
with the best water – fresh and cold
from the purest source available.
But any way you steep it, taking a moment
For oolong and black teas, use wa-
for yourself to prepare a cup of tea is
ter right off a rolling boil. Don’t let the
water keep boiling though, or it will
lose too much oxygen and result in a
certainly part of the ritual’s appeal.
flat-tasting tea.
White tea and green tea should be
brewed with water that is cooler than
boiling; just sit back and wait a minute
or two after the water has reached
a boil.
Steeping
Rather than steep by color, start by
following the time recommended on
the package. Then, adjust the length
of time according to your personal
taste. Once you’ve found the time
that works for you, follow it to ensure
consistency from cup to cup. Be sure
to remove the teabag after the desired
time has passed. Don’t just let the
tea sit and continue to infuse.
Loose Leaf
For loose tea, measure out one
teaspoon per cup. Be sure to choose
an infuser or strainer with holes small
enough to contain the leaf particles.
We’ve found the disposable t-sac filter
papers to be an excellent option (and
they can be composted).
Reprinted from Choice Organic Teas
Choice Organic Teas are available in
convenient, unbleached natural fiber
tea bags, whole leaf and loose leaf at
your local organic market or online:
www.choiceorganicteas.com
14 Organic Shopper Winter 2010
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