Warm your teapot and/or
teacups with hot water just before use.
The right amount of whole-leaf tea to use is a matter of taste, but one heaping
teaspoon for each cup is a good place to start.
Most teas should be steeped in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes.
Never re-boil water for tea. The oxygen in the water is crucial to the taste of
the tea, and much of the oxygen dissipates when the water is boiled.
Give your water a taste test: If it doesn't taste good by itself, it probably
won't taste good in tea, either. Always use cold, clean water to make tea. If
your tap water isn't good, use bottled or filtered water.
Take your time. A big part of the pleasure of drinking tea is the way it seems
to slow down the world, even if only for a few minutes. So savor each sip and
make it last.
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