What kind of tea is good? And how do i go about making it?

21.December, 2008

Since the winter season is coming around, I’ve been interested in trying some hot teas. Recently, I bought an assorted box of Tazo tea (the kind from Starbucks). I like fruity things, and so far my favorite is “Wild Sweet Orange”, but it’s a little tangy so I added some honey. My friend suggested Celestial Seasoning’s ‘Wild Berry Zinger’

Anyways, I can’t seem to find a tea I like. They’re usually rather strong (like “Chai”, or “Lotus”) or too light (like “Zen” Tazo). I’m wondering if I’m brewing it incorrectly.

I first boiled the water, and poured 8 oz of it into the mug over the filter bag. Now, do I let it sit? or do i stir it? And for how long? The back of the box says ’steep’ Green Tea’s 3 minutes, and all others for 5. Steep means to soak, so I guess you don’t do anything, right?

I’m an over-analyst, so bear with me.

Does anyone know a good fruit/flavored tea, or can anyone help me brew these tea’s I already have for a more enjoyable experience?

First, here’s some information on brewing tea.

For black tea, bring the water to a boil and steep (soak) the tea in the water for as long as you like - 5 minutes is a standard time.

For oolong tea, bring the water to around 200 degrees F - below boiling, and steep the tea for 3 minutes. You can use the tea bag/leaves a second time.

For green tea, bring the water to around 180 degrees F and steep for 3 minutes. Again, you can reuse the tea.

Green and oolong tea (green, especially) will get bitter and unpleasant if steeped in boiling water - so pour the water before it gets to boiling.

Tazo teas are okay, but they are not of the highest quality. My favorite source for teas is Tao of Tea, in Portland, Oregon (http://www.taooftea.com/). They have first-rate teas, some of which are organic, and many many choices, both caffeinated and herbal.

Some personal favorites are:

Maofeng Noir: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=1640&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

Rose Petal Black: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=155&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

French Verveine: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=171&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

Royal Phoenix: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=153&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

Enjoy!

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2 Meinungen für “What kind of tea is good? And how do i go about making it?”

  1. epic_laydown sagt:
    09.December, 2008 um 7:07 pm

    I love tea and have tried all sorts of teas, usually green teas, white teas, chai teas, oolongs, and herbal teas. You actually might like rooibus (ROO - BIS) or Honeybush teas. I personally don’t like chamomile but you might. I’ve also had fruit teas, but don’t have them very often. I agree some green teas and white teas have very subtle tastes, but those are the ones I prefer. If I want something stronger, I’ll use two tea bags instead of one. Hint: don’t steep longer to make a tea stronger. It will just make it bitter.
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  2. P'ang sagt:
    09.December, 2008 um 8:43 pm

    First, here’s some information on brewing tea.

    For black tea, bring the water to a boil and steep (soak) the tea in the water for as long as you like - 5 minutes is a standard time.

    For oolong tea, bring the water to around 200 degrees F - below boiling, and steep the tea for 3 minutes. You can use the tea bag/leaves a second time.

    For green tea, bring the water to around 180 degrees F and steep for 3 minutes. Again, you can reuse the tea.

    Green and oolong tea (green, especially) will get bitter and unpleasant if steeped in boiling water - so pour the water before it gets to boiling.

    Tazo teas are okay, but they are not of the highest quality. My favorite source for teas is Tao of Tea, in Portland, Oregon (http://www.taooftea.com/). They have first-rate teas, some of which are organic, and many many choices, both caffeinated and herbal.

    Some personal favorites are:

    Maofeng Noir: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=1640&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

    Rose Petal Black: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=155&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

    French Verveine: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=171&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

    Royal Phoenix: http://www.taooftea.com/detail.php3?id=&pid=153&link=L3B1cmVsZWFmdGVhcy5waHAzP2lkPQ==

    Enjoy!
    References :

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