{"title":"5 Tips For Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea","description":"\u003cinline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Tips For Brewing the Perfect Cup Of Tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b22cfe29-0bc0-05c0-164a-275f3a1b192a\"\u003e\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px; font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b22cfe29-20fd-49bd-9859-c9a04780933a\"\u003e\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/v\/vspfiles\/assets\/images\/milk.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Loose-Tea-s\/309.htm\"\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/i\u003e) undergo a diverse range of treatments and processes after the initial harvest to obtain the varieties we enjoy. Some of the leaves are rolled or tied, while others are simply picked and dried. Each tea type also have specific requirements for proper steeping, in order to extract the best flavor. If you pay attention to these simple rules, you'll be able to perfect the craft of tea steeping!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e#1 Timing is (\u003ci\u003ealmost\u003c\/i\u003e) everything!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper steeping time is one of the most essential components to brewing a delicious cup of tea. All tea leaves will begin to release tannins after a certain amount of brew time, which varies depending on tea type. Some are more resilient and can be steeped for up to five minutes, while others must be removed after 45 seconds. Herbal teas and rooibos are the exception; They don't contain true tea leaf, so they can be left to steep indefinitely. To avoid a bitter flavor, steep tea according to suggested brewing time. Just set a simple kitchen timer (or the timer on your phone) and remove the tea when the time's up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e#2 Some like it hot... but don't burn it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to steeping time, each variety of tea has a unique steeping temperature as well. Using water that is too hot can \"burn\" your tea. Burning the tea leaves will result in a quick release of tannic acid and caffeine, resulting in a bitter, astringent, or acrid flavor. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Gooseneck-Kettle-1-7-Liter-p\/16905.htm\"\u003eTemperature variables kettles\u003c\/a\u003e are a tea drinker's best friend, as they completely eliminate the guess work of water temps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e#3 More isn't always better (and less isn't always more.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen steeping tea, a proper teaspoon of leaves per 6 ounces of water will suffice. If you don't use enough tea, the result will be a weak brew. Conversely, using too many leaves will result in a bitter or overbearing flavor. Make sure to pay attention to the size of your vessel, and simply divide by 6 to find the amount of teaspoons necessary for a perfect pot, cup or mug of tea. The result with be like Baby Bear's porridge... just right!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e#4 (Don't) have it in the bag!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoose leaf teas will provide you with a more flavorful steep. Tea bags usually contain \"dust and fannings,\" which is lower quality, broken pieces of the tea plant. Though loose leaf teas will require a steeping apparatus, the extra step will be worth it in the end. High quality loose leaf tea will have a noticeably rich aroma and appearance compared to a supermarket tea bag. To keep your tea delicious, store it in a container that keeps out air, light, and moisture!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14.6667px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap; line-height: 1.38;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e#5 Soak it all in!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCongratulations! You brewed a delicious cup of tea! Now, take the time to sit back and savor all of the subtle flavors and tones that properly steeped tea has to offer. Whether you are drinking a caffeinated \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Black-Tea-s\/55.htm\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/a\u003e to invigorate you, or a soothing \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Oolong-Tea-s\/56.htm\"\u003eoolong\u003c\/a\u003e to wind down in the afternoon, the most important part of a good cup of tea is being able to relax and enjoy it. :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/1t7aeh-fx.myshopify.com\/collections\/5-tips-for-brewing-the-perfect-cup-of-tea.oembed","provider":"Capital Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}