July 2018
TEATIME NOTES
Find tips, recipes, and articles to increase your delight and enjoyment of tea.
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How To Brew Herbal Tea
Want to relax after an exhausting long day? Are you suffering from a cold or simply want a detox? Then, we have the perfect solution for you. Making herbal tea is the best thing you can do for yourself today. It is a great natural substitute to any medications and pills. The decision to brew herbal tea will also help... -
How to Brew Black Tea
Surprisingly or not, what we usually call black tea, in most parts of Asia stands for red tea. This mainly refers to the color of the tea in the cup when compared to its black appearance of leaves before brewing. There are also many different types of black teas and some of them are Chinese, African, Indian and black tea... -
How To Brew Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is largely produced in China and Thailand. There are many varieties of oolongs. Those that are semi-oxidized are known as oolongs. Depending on oxidation levels, some oolongs have more black characteristics whereas some have more green tea characteristic. In any case, oolong tea is a great tea for re-steeping and the taste gets better with each new infusion... -
Tips For Brewing Green Tea
There are so many types of teas. But, not as many teas are as healthy as green tea. It has many proven health benefits and is one of the healthiest drinks available. It can decrease the risk of cancer, contains antioxidants, and prevents dementia. But, do you know how to get the best taste out of green tea? If not... -
The Difference between Steeping and Brewing Tea
The difference between steeping and brewing is as easy as whether or not there is continual heat applied to the immersed tea leaves. Steeping involves the soaking of an item in a liquid, in this case, tea leaves in water, and that liquid can start out to be either cold, or hot. Brewing involves the continual application of heat from an outside source, like from a... -
How to Steep Tea - Times and Temperature
Almost everyone knows how to make tea. But, what does it take to make a perfect cup of tea? Well, the secret is in learning how to steep tea. Whether you are a fan of brewing tea or not, there's much more to it than just dropping a tea bag in hot water. Mastering how to steep tea will enable... -
Best Techniques for Brewing Kombucha Tea
Kombucha is a delicious sweetened tea that is gaining popularity very quickly. It can be double fermented with fruit to make a fizzy drink and has a sweet flavor. It's everywhere nowadays. However, kombucha often costs about $3-$5 in stores so making it at home on your own can be much more cost-effective. It's easy, fun and more affordable. Here...