We make tea every day, and, unfortunately, from time to time doing it wrong. That is, without prejudice to the aroma, taste and useful properties of tea. Moreover, sometimes we make the delicious drink by definition in a toxic potion and even surprised that someone visiting this tea was so good, and we've got "something unintelligible."
Thus, the version of the siteKolobok.ua decided to understand the intricacies of tea brewing. We sorted out and share with you.
DO NOT use tap water
Chinese call water "tea mother", so the beverage flavor will depend on the water quality. And tap water is to be the leading character in the tea will not do.
It is permissible to use only on the condition that it passes household cleaning powerful filters that change in time. Ideally, make tea should be based on the quality of bottled water.
Living and dead water
It is not necessary to make tea in the water, which is boiled more than once. The one that was in full swing two or three times, there is little oxygen, and it is detrimental effect on the taste and aroma of your favorite drink.
GREEN TEA - sensitive approach
Tender leaves of green tea can easily "burn" boiling water. To make the right green tea, let cool a little boiling water (80 degrees) or simply do not bring to a boil (with bottled possible).
And do not forget about the little tricks to brewing green tea: the cap in the kettle, teapot leave ajar - so the leaves are not steamed tea and give all the flavor and tenderness.
Oolong Tea - DELICATE and capricious
By sissy true oolong tea, which leaves should pour cooled down to 90-degree boiling water, or too hot water kills aromatics wonderful drink.
BLACK TEA - WATER pogoryachee
Black tea, unlike green is just the opposite - Bring, ie pouring, boiling water. Then its properties unfold fully. This is a "hot" recommendation is appropriate for herbal teas (tizanov).
Herbal and fruit teas
Herbal or fruit tea brewed true lovers follows: 1 teaspoon of tea is poured onto 200 ml of boiling water and insist about 5-10 minutes.
P.S. Probably should not once again remind the known things that brewed black tea should be drunk fresh, or after 20 minutes of "welding" turns into poison. But the green and grassy not forbidden brew 2-3 times. Enjoy your tea!
