Brewing The Best Cupp A-tea!

Prep & Cook
2 Minutes
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Brewing The Best Cupp A-tea!

Ingredients

Hey there, tea enthusiast! Ready to brew the perfect cuppa? It all starts with knowing the right steeping times and temperatures for the type of tea you’re hoping to enjoy. Whether you’re into the robust flavours of black tea, the delicate notes of green tea, or the soothing properties of herbal tea, getting the details right can make all the difference.

That’s where your new Boil IQ Digital Kettle is your new best friend and will take the guesswork out of the tea brewing process, ensuring you get the ideal brew every time. Just set the temperature, steep your leaves, and voilà – a perfectly brewed cup of tea, tailored to your taste.

Description

So, let’s talk steeping! After boiling your water to the required temperature, place your influser with your selected loose tea into the heated water within your Boil IQ Digital Kettle. Then leave the infuser in the kettle until the required time. Different teas need different times and temperatures to shine. If you do not steep for long enough your tea might be weak and watery; too long, and delicate teas can get bitter.

 

TEA TYPE BLACK GREEN WHITE OOLONG  HERBAL
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE SETTING (C°) 95° 80° 85° 90° 100°
SUGGESTED STEEP TIME (MINUTES) 4-5 1-3 3-5 3-5 5-7



Method

Step 1

After gauging the proper water temperature, the tea leaves are steeped in the water using one of the methods listed above. Steeping tea leaves should be allowed to set still during this process because excess motion can cause the release of more tannins which can lead to bitter tasting tea. Do not steep tea for to long before serving when brewing in a teapot. Many newer teapots have basket filters that can be removed after the tea has steeped for the recommended time. Start with 1-3 minutes and gradually increase the time to your preferred likeness. This is especially important when preparing delicate green teas.

Step 2

Host a Tea Party with assorted tea sandwiches and other snacks prepared ahead of time. Use a tea warmer to keep freshly prepared tea warm for refills and be sure you have mastered your preparation techniques. This is no time for guessing.

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