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kindlekitten · 11-17-2010, 02:44 PM

I can't remember if I have posted this link before, The Republic of Teas. I've gotten a lot of tea there as well as many different accessories (great gift ideas as well. they've recently started a weekly; "tea ching";

November 17, 2010
Steeping the Perfect Cuppa

You will extract the most pleasure from fine tea, steeped with care.

The Minister of Fire & Water suggests the following a step-by-step ritual for steeping tea:
Heat Your Water
Fill your kettle with fresh, cold water and heat to a rolling boil — unless you’re making green or 100% White Tea. In that case, stop short of boiling to avoid “cooking” the delicate tea leaves.
Plan on about one teaspoon of tea or herbs or one tea bag per six-ounce cup. One six-ounce cup is the size of a traditional tea cup rather than a mug. If using full-leaf loose tea, place tea in infuser or teapot.
Time Your Steeping
Pour the heated water over the tea, cover if in a pot, and infuse to taste.

Enjoy Your Tea
Remove the tea bag or infuser, or use a strainer for the leaves. Pour the steaming tea into a cup and let it cool for a moment.
Sip. Enjoy the nuances, the complexity and character. This is drinking tea.

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kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I can't remember if I have posted this link before, The Republic of Teas. I've gotten a lot of tea there as well as many different accessories (great gift ideas as well. they've recently started a weekly; "tea ching"; November 17, 2010 Steeping the Perfect Cuppa You will extract the most pleasure from fine tea, steeped with care. The Minister of Fire & Water suggests the following a step-by-step ritual for steeping tea: Heat Your Water Fill your kettle with fresh, cold water and heat to a rolling boil — unless you’re making green or 100% White Tea. In that case, stop short of boiling to avoid “cooking” the delicate tea leaves. Plan on about one teaspoon of tea or herbs or one tea bag per six-ounce cup. One six-ounce cup is the size of a traditional tea cup rather than a mug. If using full-leaf loose tea, place tea in infuser or teapot. Time Your Steeping Pour the heated water over the tea, cover if in a pot, and infuse to taste. Enjoy Your Tea Remove the tea bag or infuser, or use a strainer for the leaves. Pour the steaming tea into a cup and let it cool for a moment. Sip. Enjoy the nuances, the complexity and character. This is drinking tea.